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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,332 and 166,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,332 and 166,026 is: 391,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,332 : 166,026 = 166,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,332/166,026 = 166,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,332x = 166,026 × 166,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,332x = 27,564,632,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564,632,676/70,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,921.64

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