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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,334 and 363,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,334 and 363,772 is: 795,568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,334 : 363,772 = 363,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,334/363,772 = 363,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,334x = 363,772 × 363,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,334x = 132,330,067,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,330,067,984/166,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,568.36

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