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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,368 and 360,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,368 and 360,762 is: 782,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,368 : 360,762 = 360,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,368/360,762 = 360,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,368x = 360,762 × 360,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,368x = 130,149,220,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,149,220,644/166,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,297.20

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