Finding the Third Proportional to 93,506 and 140,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,506 and 140,223 is: 210,280.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,506 : 140,223 = 140,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,506/140,223 = 140,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,506x = 140,223 × 140,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,506x = 19,662,489,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,662,489,729/93,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,280.51
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