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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,342 and 140,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,342 and 140,682 is: 212,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,342 : 140,682 = 140,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,342/140,682 = 140,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,342x = 140,682 × 140,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,342x = 19,791,425,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,425,124/93,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,031.29

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