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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,472 and 246,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,472 and 246,706 is: 370,056.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,472 : 246,706 = 246,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,472/246,706 = 246,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,472x = 246,706 × 246,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,472x = 60,863,850,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863,850,436/164,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,056.00

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