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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,780 and 351,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,780 and 351,796 is: 751,064.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,780 : 351,796 = 351,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,780/351,796 = 351,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,780x = 351,796 × 351,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,780x = 123,760,425,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,760,425,616/164,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,064.61

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