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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,938 and 370,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,938 and 370,260 is: 857,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,938 : 370,260 = 370,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,938/370,260 = 370,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,938x = 370,260 × 370,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,938x = 137,092,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,092,467,600/159,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,160.07

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