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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,137 and 370,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,137 and 370,677 is: 858,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,137 : 370,677 = 370,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,137/370,677 = 370,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,137x = 370,677 × 370,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,137x = 137,401,438,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401,438,329/160,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,024.31

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