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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,002 and 370,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,002 and 370,416 is: 857,539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,002 : 370,416 = 370,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,002/370,416 = 370,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,002x = 370,416 × 370,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,002x = 137,208,013,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,208,013,056/160,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,539.36

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