Finding the Third Proportional to 93,776 and 221,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,776 and 221,368 is: 522,562.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,776 : 221,368 = 221,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,776/221,368 = 221,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,776x = 221,368 × 221,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,776x = 49,003,791,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,003,791,424/93,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,562.18
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