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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,462 and 352,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,462 and 352,252 is: 754,468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,462 : 352,252 = 352,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,462/352,252 = 352,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,462x = 352,252 × 352,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,462x = 124,081,471,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,081,471,504/164,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,468.94

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