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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,224 and 363,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,224 and 363,606 is: 795,368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,224 : 363,606 = 363,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,224/363,606 = 363,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,224x = 363,606 × 363,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,224x = 132,209,323,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,209,323,236/166,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,368.44

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