Finding the Third Proportional to 160,144 and 370,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,144 and 370,694 is: 858,065.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,144 : 370,694 = 370,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,144/370,694 = 370,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,144x = 370,694 × 370,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,144x = 137,414,041,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,414,041,636/160,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,065.50
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