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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,496 and 358,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,496 and 358,737 is: 782,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,496 : 358,737 = 358,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,496/358,737 = 358,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,496x = 358,737 × 358,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,496x = 128,692,235,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,692,235,169/164,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,342.64

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