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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,053 and 234,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,053 and 234,594 is: 335,466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,053 : 234,594 = 234,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,053/234,594 = 234,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,053x = 234,594 × 234,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,053x = 55,034,344,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,034,344,836/164,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,466.86

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