Finding the Third Proportional to 93,503 and 140,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,503 and 140,242 is: 210,344.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,503 : 140,242 = 140,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,503/140,242 = 140,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,503x = 140,242 × 140,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,503x = 19,667,818,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,667,818,564/93,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,344.25
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