Finding the Third Proportional to 93,630 and 140,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,630 and 140,301 is: 210,235.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,630 : 140,301 = 140,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,630/140,301 = 140,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,630x = 140,301 × 140,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,630x = 19,684,370,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,684,370,601/93,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,235.72
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