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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,474 and 352,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,474 and 352,268 is: 754,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,474 : 352,268 = 352,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,474/352,268 = 352,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,474x = 352,268 × 352,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,474x = 124,092,743,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,092,743,824/164,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,482.43

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