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Finding the Third Proportional to 165,264 and 340,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 165,264 and 340,312 is: 700,771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,264 : 340,312 = 340,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,264/340,312 = 340,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,264x = 340,312 × 340,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,264x = 115,812,257,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,812,257,344/165,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,771.23

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