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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,412 and 246,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,412 and 246,168 is: 368,578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,412 : 246,168 = 246,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,412/246,168 = 246,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,412x = 246,168 × 246,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,412x = 60,598,684,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598,684,224/164,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,578.23

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