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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,242 and 370,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,242 and 370,953 is: 858,739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,242 : 370,953 = 370,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,242/370,953 = 370,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,242x = 370,953 × 370,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,242x = 137,606,128,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,606,128,209/160,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,739.46

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