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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,056 and 251,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,056 and 251,502 is: 385,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,056 : 251,502 = 251,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,056/251,502 = 251,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,056x = 251,502 × 251,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,056x = 63,253,256,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,253,256,004/164,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,558.93

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