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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,166 and 370,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,166 and 370,745 is: 858,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,166 : 370,745 = 370,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,166/370,745 = 370,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,166x = 370,745 × 370,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,166x = 137,451,855,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,451,855,025/160,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,183.73

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