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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,047 and 366,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,047 and 366,979 is: 811,057.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,047 : 366,979 = 366,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,047/366,979 = 366,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,047x = 366,979 × 366,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,047x = 134,673,586,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,673,586,441/166,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,057.03

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