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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,916 and 360,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,916 and 360,535 is: 778,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,916 : 360,535 = 360,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,916/360,535 = 360,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,916x = 360,535 × 360,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,916x = 129,985,486,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,985,486,225/166,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,747.91

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