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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,481 and 366,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,481 and 366,898 is: 808,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,481 : 366,898 = 366,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,481/366,898 = 366,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,481x = 366,898 × 366,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,481x = 134,614,142,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614,142,404/166,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,585.62

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