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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,558 and 246,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,558 and 246,403 is: 368,954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,558 : 246,403 = 246,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,558/246,403 = 246,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,558x = 246,403 × 246,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,558x = 60,714,438,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,714,438,409/164,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,954.64

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