Finding the Third Proportional to 95,832 and 223,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,832 and 223,832 is: 522,797.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,832 : 223,832 = 223,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,832/223,832 = 223,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,832x = 223,832 × 223,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,832x = 50,100,764,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,100,764,224/95,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,797.86
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