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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,470 and 366,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,470 and 366,874 is: 808,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,470 : 366,874 = 366,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,470/366,874 = 366,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,470x = 366,874 × 366,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,470x = 134,596,531,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,596,531,876/166,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,533.26

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