Finding the Third Proportional to 94,968 and 221,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,968 and 221,864 is: 518,318.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,968 : 221,864 = 221,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,968/221,864 = 221,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,968x = 221,864 × 221,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,968x = 49,223,634,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,223,634,496/94,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,318.11
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