Finding the Third Proportional to 93,346 and 140,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,346 and 140,694 is: 212,058.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,346 : 140,694 = 140,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,346/140,694 = 140,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,346x = 140,694 × 140,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,346x = 19,794,801,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,794,801,636/93,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,058.38
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