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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,937 and 360,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,937 and 360,114 is: 786,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,937 : 360,114 = 360,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,937/360,114 = 360,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,937x = 360,114 × 360,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,937x = 129,682,092,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,682,092,996/164,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,252.28

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