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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,581 and 245,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,581 and 245,795 is: 367,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,581 : 245,795 = 245,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,581/245,795 = 245,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,581x = 245,795 × 245,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,581x = 60,415,182,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,415,182,025/164,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,084.79

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