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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,914 and 166,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,914 and 166,950 is: 362,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,914 : 166,950 = 166,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,914/166,950 = 166,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,914x = 166,950 × 166,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,914x = 27,872,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,302,500/76,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,382.69

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