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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,644 and 363,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,644 and 363,771 is: 794,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,644 : 363,771 = 363,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,644/363,771 = 363,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,644x = 363,771 × 363,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,644x = 132,329,340,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,329,340,441/166,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,084.04

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