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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,286 and 363,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,286 and 363,627 is: 795,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,286 : 363,627 = 363,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,286/363,627 = 363,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,286x = 363,627 × 363,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,286x = 132,224,595,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,224,595,129/166,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,163.72

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