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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,822 and 337,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,822 and 337,474 is: 690,979.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,822 : 337,474 = 337,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,822/337,474 = 337,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,822x = 337,474 × 337,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,822x = 113,888,700,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,888,700,676/164,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,979.97

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