Finding the Third Proportional to 160,136 and 370,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,136 and 370,674 is: 858,015.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,136 : 370,674 = 370,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,136/370,674 = 370,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,136x = 370,674 × 370,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,136x = 137,399,214,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,399,214,276/160,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,015.78
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