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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,680 and 166,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,680 and 166,860 is: 363,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,680 : 166,860 = 166,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,680/166,860 = 166,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,680x = 166,860 × 166,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,680x = 27,842,259,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842,259,600/76,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,096.76

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