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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,666 and 342,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,666 and 342,251 is: 711,353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,666 : 342,251 = 342,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,666/342,251 = 342,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,666x = 342,251 × 342,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,666x = 117,135,747,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,135,747,001/164,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,353.57

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