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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,826 and 355,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,826 and 355,932 is: 768,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,826 : 355,932 = 355,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,826/355,932 = 355,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,826x = 355,932 × 355,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,826x = 126,687,588,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,687,588,624/164,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,614.11

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