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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,678 and 335,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,678 and 335,176 is: 682,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,678 : 335,176 = 335,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,678/335,176 = 335,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,678x = 335,176 × 335,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,678x = 112,342,950,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,342,950,976/164,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,197.69

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