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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,044 and 233,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,044 and 233,430 is: 336,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,044 : 233,430 = 233,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,044/233,430 = 233,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,044x = 233,430 × 233,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,044x = 54,489,564,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,489,564,900/162,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,264.01

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