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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,494 and 366,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,494 and 366,924 is: 808,637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,494 : 366,924 = 366,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,494/366,924 = 366,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,494x = 366,924 × 366,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,494x = 134,633,221,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633,221,776/166,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,637.08

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