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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,664 and 366,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,664 and 366,680 is: 806,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,664 : 366,680 = 366,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,664/366,680 = 366,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,664x = 366,680 × 366,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,664x = 134,454,222,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,454,222,400/166,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,738.24

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