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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,247 and 234,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,247 and 234,855 is: 335,816.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,247 : 234,855 = 234,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,247/234,855 = 234,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,247x = 234,855 × 234,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,247x = 55,156,871,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156,871,025/164,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,816.61

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