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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,057 and 253,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,057 and 253,344 is: 391,224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,057 : 253,344 = 253,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,057/253,344 = 253,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,057x = 253,344 × 253,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,057x = 64,183,182,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,183,182,336/164,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,224.89

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