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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,796 and 223,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,796 and 223,860 is: 304,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,796 : 223,860 = 223,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,796/223,860 = 223,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,796x = 223,860 × 223,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,796x = 50,113,299,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,299,600/164,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,092.94

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