Finding the Third Proportional to 93,528 and 139,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,528 and 139,923 is: 209,332.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,528 : 139,923 = 139,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,528/139,923 = 139,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,528x = 139,923 × 139,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,528x = 19,578,445,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,578,445,929/93,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,332.46
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