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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,322 and 253,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,322 and 253,452 is: 390,927.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,322 : 253,452 = 253,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,322/253,452 = 253,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,322x = 253,452 × 253,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,322x = 64,237,916,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,916,304/164,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,927.06

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