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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,882 and 211,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,882 and 211,563 is: 278,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,882 : 211,563 = 211,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,882/211,563 = 211,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,882x = 211,563 × 211,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,882x = 44,758,902,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,758,902,969/160,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,209.51

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