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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,874 and 356,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,874 and 356,028 is: 768,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,874 : 356,028 = 356,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,874/356,028 = 356,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,874x = 356,028 × 356,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,874x = 126,755,936,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,755,936,784/164,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,804.89

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