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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,442 and 235,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,442 and 235,512 is: 333,244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,442 : 235,512 = 235,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,442/235,512 = 235,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,442x = 235,512 × 235,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,442x = 55,465,902,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,465,902,144/166,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,244.63

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