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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,256 and 370,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,256 and 370,984 is: 858,807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,256 : 370,984 = 370,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,256/370,984 = 370,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,256x = 370,984 × 370,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,256x = 137,629,128,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,629,128,256/160,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,807.96

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