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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,806 and 166,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,806 and 166,312 is: 301,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,806 : 166,312 = 166,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,806/166,312 = 166,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,806x = 166,312 × 166,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,806x = 27,659,681,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,681,344/91,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,284.03

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