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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,718 and 354,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,718 and 354,402 is: 762,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,718 : 354,402 = 354,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,718/354,402 = 354,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,718x = 354,402 × 354,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,718x = 125,600,777,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,600,777,604/164,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,520.05

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