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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,618 and 140,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,618 and 140,283 is: 210,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,618 : 140,283 = 140,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,618/140,283 = 140,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,618x = 140,283 × 140,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,618x = 19,679,320,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679,320,089/93,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,208.72

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