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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,422 and 246,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,422 and 246,183 is: 368,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,422 : 246,183 = 246,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,422/246,183 = 246,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,422x = 246,183 × 246,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,422x = 60,606,069,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606,069,489/164,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,600.73

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