Finding the Third Proportional to 93,252 and 140,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,252 and 140,655 is: 212,154.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,252 : 140,655 = 140,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,252/140,655 = 140,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,252x = 140,655 × 140,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,252x = 19,783,829,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,783,829,025/93,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,154.47
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