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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,960 and 221,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,960 and 221,848 is: 518,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,960 : 221,848 = 221,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,960/221,848 = 221,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,960x = 221,848 × 221,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,960x = 49,216,535,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216,535,104/94,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,287.02

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