Finding the Third Proportional to 93,312 and 139,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,312 and 139,968 is: 209,952
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,312 : 139,968 = 139,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,312/139,968 = 139,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,312x = 139,968 × 139,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,312x = 19,591,041,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,591,041,024/93,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,952
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