Finding the Third Proportional to 95,546 and 223,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,546 and 223,115 is: 521,008.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,546 : 223,115 = 223,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,546/223,115 = 223,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,546x = 223,115 × 223,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,546x = 49,780,303,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,780,303,225/95,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,008.76
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