Finding the Third Proportional to 93,391 and 139,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,391 and 139,756 is: 209,139.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,391 : 139,756 = 139,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,391/139,756 = 139,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,391x = 139,756 × 139,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,391x = 19,531,739,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,531,739,536/93,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,139.42
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