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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,584.50 and 220,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,584.50 and 220,221 is: 294,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,584.50 : 220,221 = 220,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,584.50/220,221 = 220,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,584.50x = 220,221 × 220,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,584.50x = 48,497,288,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,497,288,841/164,584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,664.98

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