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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,532 and 357,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,532 and 357,252 is: 775,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,532 : 357,252 = 357,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,532/357,252 = 357,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,532x = 357,252 × 357,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,532x = 127,628,991,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,628,991,504/164,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,709.23

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