Finding the Third Proportional to 93,942 and 221,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,942 and 221,633 is: 522,888.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,942 : 221,633 = 221,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,942/221,633 = 221,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,942x = 221,633 × 221,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,942x = 49,121,186,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,121,186,689/93,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,888.45
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