Finding the Third Proportional to 93,232 and 139,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,232 and 139,848 is: 209,772
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,232 : 139,848 = 139,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,232/139,848 = 139,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,232x = 139,848 × 139,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,232x = 19,557,463,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,557,463,104/93,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,772
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