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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,412 and 140,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,412 and 140,138 is: 210,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,412 : 140,138 = 140,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,412/140,138 = 140,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,412x = 140,138 × 140,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,412x = 19,638,659,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,638,659,044/93,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,237.00

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