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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,869 and 235,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,869 and 235,191 is: 337,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,869 : 235,191 = 235,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,869/235,191 = 235,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,869x = 235,191 × 235,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,869x = 55,314,806,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,806,481/163,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,555.04

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