Finding the Third Proportional to 93,388 and 139,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,388 and 139,748 is: 209,122.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,388 : 139,748 = 139,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,388/139,748 = 139,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,388x = 139,748 × 139,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,388x = 19,529,503,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,529,503,504/93,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,122.19
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