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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,944 and 220,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,944 and 220,840 is: 524,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,944 : 220,840 = 220,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,944/220,840 = 220,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,944x = 220,840 × 220,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,944x = 48,770,305,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,770,305,600/92,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,727.85

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