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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,367 and 360,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,367 and 360,759 is: 782,288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,367 : 360,759 = 360,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,367/360,759 = 360,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,367x = 360,759 × 360,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,367x = 130,147,056,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,147,056,081/166,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,288.89

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