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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,029 and 366,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,029 and 366,947 is: 811,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,029 : 366,947 = 366,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,029/366,947 = 366,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,029x = 366,947 × 366,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,029x = 134,650,100,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,650,100,809/166,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,003.50

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