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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,253 and 140,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,253 and 140,660 is: 212,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,253 : 140,660 = 140,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,253/140,660 = 140,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,253x = 140,660 × 140,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,253x = 19,785,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785,235,600/93,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,167.28

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