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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,707 and 221,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,707 and 221,283 is: 517,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,707 : 221,283 = 221,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,707/221,283 = 221,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,707x = 221,283 × 221,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,707x = 48,966,166,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,966,166,089/94,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,027.95

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