Existing portable disk partitioning

I have a 3 TB of seagate portable drive. I'd originally set up to backup (mac - time machine) goal. Is it possible to partition so that it can be used to save the files and can be accessed on PC and MAC?

In theory you can do, but I would try and discourage you to do.  In my opinion, Time Machine should have its own dedicated disk.  In addition, all data stored outside should be stored on a second HDD if data have no value.  This is an often overlooked point.

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