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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,143 and 370,687.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,143 and 370,687.50 is: 858,040.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,143 : 370,687.50 = 370,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,143/370,687.50 = 370,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,143x = 370,687.50 × 370,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,143x = 137,409,222,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409,222,656.25/160,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,040.77

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