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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,373 and 140,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,373 and 140,127 is: 210,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,373 : 140,127 = 140,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,373/140,127 = 140,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,373x = 140,127 × 140,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,373x = 19,635,576,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,635,576,129/93,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,291.80

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