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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,424 and 140,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,424 and 140,230 is: 210,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,424 : 140,230 = 140,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,424/140,230 = 140,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,424x = 140,230 × 140,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,424x = 19,664,452,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,452,900/93,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,486.09

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