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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,760 and 265,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,760 and 265,284 is: 427,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,760 : 265,284 = 265,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,760/265,284 = 265,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,760x = 265,284 × 265,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,760x = 70,375,600,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,375,600,656/164,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,140.09

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