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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,316 and 237,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,316 and 237,402 is: 342,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,316 : 237,402 = 237,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,316/237,402 = 237,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,316x = 237,402 × 237,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,316x = 56,359,709,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359,709,604/164,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,995.87

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