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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,310 and 336,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,310 and 336,406 is: 688,752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,310 : 336,406 = 336,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,310/336,406 = 336,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,310x = 336,406 × 336,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,310x = 113,168,996,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,168,996,836/164,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,752.95

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