Finding the Third Proportional to 93,935.50 and 221,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,935.50 and 221,520 is: 522,391.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,935.50 : 221,520 = 221,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,935.50/221,520 = 221,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,935.50x = 221,520 × 221,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,935.50x = 49,071,110,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,071,110,400/93,935.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,391.54
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