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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,880 and 211,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,880 and 211,560 is: 278,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,880 : 211,560 = 211,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,880/211,560 = 211,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,880x = 211,560 × 211,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,880x = 44,757,633,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757,633,600/160,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,205.08

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