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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,044 and 360,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,044 and 360,012 is: 780,568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,044 : 360,012 = 360,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,044/360,012 = 360,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,044x = 360,012 × 360,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,044x = 129,608,640,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,608,640,144/166,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,568.04

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