Finding the Third Proportional to 95,692 and 223,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,692 and 223,507 is: 522,043.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,692 : 223,507 = 223,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,692/223,507 = 223,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,692x = 223,507 × 223,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,692x = 49,955,379,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,955,379,049/95,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,043.42
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