Finding the Third Proportional to 95,688 and 223,499.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,688 and 223,499.25 is: 522,029.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,688 : 223,499.25 = 223,499.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,688/223,499.25 = 223,499.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,688x = 223,499.25 × 223,499.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,688x = 49,951,914,750.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,951,914,750.56/95,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,029.04
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