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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,824 and 233,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,824 and 233,299 is: 334,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,824 : 233,299 = 233,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,824/233,299 = 233,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,824x = 233,299 × 233,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,824x = 54,428,423,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428,423,401/162,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,277.65

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