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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,364 and 360,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,364 and 360,752 is: 782,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,364 : 360,752 = 360,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,364/360,752 = 360,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,364x = 360,752 × 360,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,364x = 130,142,005,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,142,005,504/166,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,272.64

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