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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,044 and 253,335.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,044 and 253,335.50 is: 391,229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,044 : 253,335.50 = 253,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,044/253,335.50 = 253,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,044x = 253,335.50 × 253,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,044x = 64,178,875,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,178,875,560.25/164,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,229.64

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