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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,131 and 390,028.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,131 and 390,028.50 is: 915,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,131 : 390,028.50 = 390,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,131/390,028.50 = 390,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,131x = 390,028.50 × 390,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,131x = 152,122,230,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,122,230,812.25/166,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,676.37

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