Finding the Third Proportional to 93,620 and 221,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,620 and 221,002 is: 521,703.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,620 : 221,002 = 221,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,620/221,002 = 221,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,620x = 221,002 × 221,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,620x = 48,841,884,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,841,884,004/93,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,703.52
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