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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,954 and 250,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,954 and 250,503 is: 375,862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,954 : 250,503 = 250,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,954/250,503 = 250,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,954x = 250,503 × 250,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,954x = 62,751,753,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,751,753,009/166,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,862.53

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