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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,967 and 221,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,967 and 221,865 is: 518,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,967 : 221,865 = 221,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,967/221,865 = 221,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,967x = 221,865 × 221,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,967x = 49,224,078,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224,078,225/94,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,328.24

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