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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,328 and 234,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,328 and 234,828 is: 335,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,328 : 234,828 = 234,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,328/234,828 = 234,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,328x = 234,828 × 234,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,328x = 55,144,189,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,144,189,584/164,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,573.91

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