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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,578 and 220,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,578 and 220,622 is: 295,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,578 : 220,622 = 220,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,578/220,622 = 220,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,578x = 220,622 × 220,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,578x = 48,674,066,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,674,066,884/164,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,750.75

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