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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,224 and 370,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,224 and 370,908 is: 858,627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,224 : 370,908 = 370,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,224/370,908 = 370,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,224x = 370,908 × 370,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,224x = 137,572,744,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,572,744,464/160,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,627.57

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