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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,971 and 218,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,971 and 218,619 is: 296,912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,971 : 218,619 = 218,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,971/218,619 = 218,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,971x = 218,619 × 218,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,971x = 47,794,267,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,794,267,161/160,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,912.28

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