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Finding the Third Proportional to 167,056 and 250,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 167,056 and 250,664 is: 376,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,056 : 250,664 = 250,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,056/250,664 = 250,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,056x = 250,664 × 250,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,056x = 62,832,440,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832,440,896/167,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,116.04

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