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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,967 and 332,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,967 and 332,492 is: 670,139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,967 : 332,492 = 332,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,967/332,492 = 332,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,967x = 332,492 × 332,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,967x = 110,550,930,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,550,930,064/164,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,139.66

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