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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,161 and 360,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,161 and 360,366 is: 781,553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,161 : 360,366 = 360,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,161/360,366 = 360,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,161x = 360,366 × 360,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,161x = 129,863,653,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,863,653,956/166,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,553.16

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