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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,044 and 360,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,044 and 360,312 is: 781,869.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,044 : 360,312 = 360,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,044/360,312 = 360,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,044x = 360,312 × 360,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,044x = 129,824,737,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,824,737,344/166,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,869.49

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