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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,507.63 and 360,433.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,507.63 and 360,433.13 is: 789,702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,507.63 : 360,433.13 = 360,433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,507.63/360,433.13 = 360,433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,507.63x = 360,433.13 × 360,433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,507.63x = 129,912,037,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,912,037,597.27/164,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,702.23

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