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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,965 and 221,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,965 and 221,860 is: 518,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,965 : 221,860 = 221,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,965/221,860 = 221,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,965x = 221,860 × 221,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,965x = 49,221,859,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,221,859,600/94,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,315.80

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