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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,228 and 363,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,228 and 363,614 is: 795,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,228 : 363,614 = 363,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,228/363,614 = 363,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,228x = 363,614 × 363,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,228x = 132,215,140,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,215,140,996/166,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,384.30

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