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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,682 and 335,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,682 and 335,184 is: 682,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,682 : 335,184 = 335,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,682/335,184 = 335,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,682x = 335,184 × 335,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,682x = 112,348,313,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,348,313,856/164,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,213.68

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