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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,150.50 and 370,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,150.50 and 370,251 is: 855,981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,150.50 : 370,251 = 370,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,150.50/370,251 = 370,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,150.50x = 370,251 × 370,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,150.50x = 137,085,803,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,085,803,001/160,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,981.11

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