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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,059 and 253,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,059 and 253,347 is: 391,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,059 : 253,347 = 253,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,059/253,347 = 253,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,059x = 253,347 × 253,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,059x = 64,184,702,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,184,702,409/164,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,229.39

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