Finding the Third Proportional to 93,380 and 140,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,380 and 140,163 is: 210,384.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,380 : 140,163 = 140,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,380/140,163 = 140,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,380x = 140,163 × 140,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,380x = 19,645,666,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,645,666,569/93,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,384.09
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