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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,890 and 211,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,890 and 211,571 is: 278,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,890 : 211,571 = 211,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,890/211,571 = 211,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,890x = 211,571 × 211,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,890x = 44,762,288,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,762,288,041/160,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,216.72

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