Finding the Third Proportional to 95,796 and 223,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,796 and 223,746 is: 522,592.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,796 : 223,746 = 223,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,796/223,746 = 223,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,796x = 223,746 × 223,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,796x = 50,062,272,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,062,272,516/95,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,592.51
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