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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,803 and 221,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,803 and 221,297 is: 522,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,803 : 221,297 = 221,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,803/221,297 = 221,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,803x = 221,297 × 221,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,803x = 48,972,362,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972,362,209/93,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,076.72

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