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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,832 and 235,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,832 and 235,488 is: 336,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,832 : 235,488 = 235,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,832/235,488 = 235,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,832x = 235,488 × 235,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,832x = 55,454,598,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,598,144/164,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,431.02

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