Finding the Third Proportional to 93,385 and 140,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,385 and 140,174 is: 210,405.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,385 : 140,174 = 140,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,385/140,174 = 140,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,385x = 140,174 × 140,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,385x = 19,648,750,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,648,750,276/93,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,405.85
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