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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,806 and 245,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,806 and 245,795 is: 362,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,806 : 245,795 = 245,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,806/245,795 = 245,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,806x = 245,795 × 245,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,806x = 60,415,182,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,415,182,025/166,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,188.30

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