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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,374 and 360,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,374 and 360,776 is: 782,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,374 : 360,776 = 360,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,374/360,776 = 360,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,374x = 360,776 × 360,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,374x = 130,159,322,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,159,322,176/166,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,329.70

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