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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,132 and 370,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,132 and 370,666 is: 858,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,132 : 370,666 = 370,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,132/370,666 = 370,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,132x = 370,666 × 370,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,132x = 137,393,283,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,393,283,556/160,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,000.17

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