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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,394 and 140,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,394 and 140,111 is: 210,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,394 : 140,111 = 140,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,394/140,111 = 140,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,394x = 140,111 × 140,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,394x = 19,631,092,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,631,092,321/93,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,196.50

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