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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,050 and 257,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,050 and 257,007 is: 402,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,050 : 257,007 = 257,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,050/257,007 = 257,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,050x = 257,007 × 257,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,050x = 66,052,598,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052,598,049/164,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,636.99

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