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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,968 and 211,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,968 and 211,560 is: 268,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,968 : 211,560 = 211,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,968/211,560 = 211,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,968x = 211,560 × 211,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,968x = 44,757,633,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757,633,600/166,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,061.15

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