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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,163 and 360,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,163 and 360,369 is: 781,556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,163 : 360,369 = 360,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,163/360,369 = 360,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,163x = 360,369 × 360,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,163x = 129,865,816,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,865,816,161/166,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,556.76

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