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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,994 and 358,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,994 and 358,276 is: 768,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,994 : 358,276 = 358,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,994/358,276 = 358,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,994x = 358,276 × 358,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,994x = 128,361,692,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,361,692,176/166,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,660.50

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