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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,596 and 217,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,596 and 217,380 is: 292,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,596 : 217,380 = 217,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,596/217,380 = 217,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,596x = 217,380 × 217,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,596x = 47,254,064,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,064,400/161,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,421.00

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