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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,449 and 235,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,449 and 235,521 is: 333,256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,449 : 235,521 = 235,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,449/235,521 = 235,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,449x = 235,521 × 235,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,449x = 55,470,141,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,470,141,441/166,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,256.08

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