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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,410 and 235,465.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,410 and 235,465.50 is: 333,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,410 : 235,465.50 = 235,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,410/235,465.50 = 235,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,410x = 235,465.50 × 235,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,410x = 55,444,001,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,444,001,690.25/166,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,177.10

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