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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,034 and 355,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,034 and 355,275 is: 769,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,034 : 355,275 = 355,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,034/355,275 = 355,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,034x = 355,275 × 355,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,034x = 126,220,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,220,325,625/164,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,476.61

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