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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,244 and 370,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,244 and 370,948 is: 858,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,244 : 370,948 = 370,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,244/370,948 = 370,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,244x = 370,948 × 370,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,244x = 137,602,418,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,602,418,704/160,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,705.59

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