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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,712 and 360,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,712 and 360,024 is: 777,492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,712 : 360,024 = 360,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,712/360,024 = 360,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,712x = 360,024 × 360,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,712x = 129,617,280,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,617,280,576/166,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,492.21

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