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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,483 and 235,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,483 and 235,569 is: 333,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,483 : 235,569 = 235,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,483/235,569 = 235,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,483x = 235,569 × 235,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,483x = 55,492,753,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,492,753,761/166,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,323.85

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