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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,452 and 235,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,452 and 235,525 is: 333,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,452 : 235,525 = 235,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,452/235,525 = 235,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,452x = 235,525 × 235,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,452x = 55,472,025,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,472,025,625/166,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,261.39

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