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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,608 and 235,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,608 and 235,641 is: 339,388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,608 : 235,641 = 235,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,608/235,641 = 235,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,608x = 235,641 × 235,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,608x = 55,526,680,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,526,680,881/163,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,388.54

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