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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,364 and 140,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,364 and 140,115 is: 210,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,364 : 140,115 = 140,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,364/140,115 = 140,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,364x = 140,115 × 140,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,364x = 19,632,213,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,213,225/93,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,276.05

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