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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,302 and 354,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,302 and 354,716 is: 756,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,302 : 354,716 = 354,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,302/354,716 = 354,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,302x = 354,716 × 354,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,302x = 125,823,440,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,823,440,656/166,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,596.08

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