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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,656 and 140,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,656 and 140,340 is: 210,294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,656 : 140,340 = 140,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,656/140,340 = 140,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,656x = 140,340 × 140,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,656x = 19,695,315,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,695,315,600/93,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,294.22

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