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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,394 and 140,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,394 and 140,187 is: 210,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,394 : 140,187 = 140,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,394/140,187 = 140,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,394x = 140,187 × 140,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,394x = 19,652,394,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,652,394,969/93,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,424.60

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