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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,148 and 370,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,148 and 370,700 is: 858,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,148 : 370,700 = 370,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,148/370,700 = 370,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,148x = 370,700 × 370,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,148x = 137,418,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,418,490,000/160,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,071.85

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