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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,682 and 359,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,682 and 359,577 is: 785,122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,682 : 359,577 = 359,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,682/359,577 = 359,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,682x = 359,577 × 359,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,682x = 129,295,618,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,295,618,929/164,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,122.96

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