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Finding the Third Proportional to 93.84 and 220.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 93.84 and 220.73 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 220.73 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/220.73 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 220.73 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 48,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723.66/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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