Finding the Third Proportional to 94,835 and 218,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,835 and 218,984 is: 505,657.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,835 : 218,984 = 218,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,835/218,984 = 218,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,835x = 218,984 × 218,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,835x = 47,953,992,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,953,992,256/94,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,657.11
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