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Finding the Third Proportional to 164 and 231

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Solution

The third proportional to 164 and 231 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 231 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/231 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 231 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 53,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,361/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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