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Finding the Third Proportional to 75,904 and 166,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 75,904 and 166,324 is: 364,456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,904 : 166,324 = 166,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,904/166,324 = 166,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,904x = 166,324 × 166,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,904x = 27,663,672,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663,672,976/75,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,456.06

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