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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,158 and 360,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,158 and 360,360 is: 781,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,158 : 360,360 = 360,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,158/360,360 = 360,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,158x = 360,360 × 360,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,158x = 129,859,329,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,859,329,600/166,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,541.24

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