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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,973 and 218,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,973 and 218,622 is: 296,916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,973 : 218,622 = 218,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,973/218,622 = 218,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,973x = 218,622 × 218,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,973x = 47,795,578,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795,578,884/160,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,916.74

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