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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,148 and 268,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,148 and 268,012 is: 437,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,148 : 268,012 = 268,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,148/268,012 = 268,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,148x = 268,012 × 268,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,148x = 71,830,432,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,830,432,144/164,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,595.54

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