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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,351.22 and 363,487.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,351.22 and 363,487.50 is: 794,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,351.22 : 363,487.50 = 363,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,351.22/363,487.50 = 363,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,351.22x = 363,487.50 × 363,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,351.22x = 132,123,162,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,123,162,656.25/166,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,242.23

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