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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,514 and 357,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,514 and 357,215 is: 775,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,514 : 357,215 = 357,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,514/357,215 = 357,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,514x = 357,215 × 357,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,514x = 127,602,556,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,602,556,225/164,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,633.42

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