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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,439 and 355,108.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,439 and 355,108.50 is: 766,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,439 : 355,108.50 = 355,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,439/355,108.50 = 355,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,439x = 355,108.50 × 355,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,439x = 126,102,046,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,102,046,772.25/164,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,862.16

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