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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,868 and 360,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,868 and 360,588 is: 779,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,868 : 360,588 = 360,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,868/360,588 = 360,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,868x = 360,588 × 360,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,868x = 130,023,705,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,023,705,744/166,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,200.96

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