Finding the Third Proportional to 93,596 and 220,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,596 and 220,949 is: 521,587.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,596 : 220,949 = 220,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,596/220,949 = 220,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,596x = 220,949 × 220,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,596x = 48,818,460,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,818,460,601/93,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,587.04
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