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