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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,704 and 335,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,704 and 335,224 is: 682,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,704 : 335,224 = 335,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,704/335,224 = 335,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,704x = 335,224 × 335,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,704x = 112,375,130,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,375,130,176/164,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,285.37

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