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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,304 and 370,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,304 and 370,236 is: 849,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,304 : 370,236 = 370,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,304/370,236 = 370,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,304x = 370,236 × 370,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,304x = 137,074,695,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,074,695,696/161,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,791.05

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