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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,472 and 366,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,472 and 366,878 is: 808,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,472 : 366,878 = 366,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,472/366,878 = 366,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,472x = 366,878 × 366,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,472x = 134,599,466,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,599,466,884/166,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,541.18

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