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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,846 and 355,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,846 and 355,972 is: 768,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,846 : 355,972 = 355,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,846/355,972 = 355,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,846x = 355,972 × 355,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,846x = 126,716,064,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716,064,784/164,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,693.60

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