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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,413 and 140,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,413 and 140,215 is: 210,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,413 : 140,215 = 140,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,413/140,215 = 140,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,413x = 140,215 × 140,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,413x = 19,660,246,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,660,246,225/93,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,465.85

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