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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,049 and 360,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,049 and 360,322 is: 781,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,049 : 360,322 = 360,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,049/360,322 = 360,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,049x = 360,322 × 360,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,049x = 129,831,943,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,831,943,684/166,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,889.34

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