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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,964 and 164,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,964 and 164,438 is: 262,614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,964 : 164,438 = 164,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,964/164,438 = 164,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,964x = 164,438 × 164,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,964x = 27,039,855,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039,855,844/102,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,614.66

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