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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,199 and 354,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,199 and 354,048 is: 763,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,199 : 354,048 = 354,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,199/354,048 = 354,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,199x = 354,048 × 354,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,199x = 125,349,986,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,349,986,304/164,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,402.86

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