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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,874 and 211,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,874 and 211,551 is: 278,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,874 : 211,551 = 211,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,874/211,551 = 211,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,874x = 211,551 × 211,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,874x = 44,753,825,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753,825,601/160,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,191.79

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