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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,945 and 365,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,945 and 365,723 is: 801,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,945 : 365,723 = 365,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,945/365,723 = 365,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,945x = 365,723 × 365,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,945x = 133,753,312,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,753,312,729/166,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,181.90

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