Finding the Third Proportional to 93,410 and 218,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,410 and 218,501 is: 511,108.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,410 : 218,501 = 218,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,410/218,501 = 218,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,410x = 218,501 × 218,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,410x = 47,742,687,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,742,687,001/93,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,108.95
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