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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,835 and 355,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,835 and 355,266 is: 765,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,835 : 355,266 = 355,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,835/355,266 = 355,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,835x = 355,266 × 355,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,835x = 126,213,930,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,213,930,756/164,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,698.61

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