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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,056 and 234,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,056 and 234,599 is: 335,475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,056 : 234,599 = 234,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,056/234,599 = 234,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,056x = 234,599 × 234,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,056x = 55,036,690,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,036,690,801/164,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,475.03

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