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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,669 and 140,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,669 and 140,507 is: 210,765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,669 : 140,507 = 140,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,669/140,507 = 140,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,669x = 140,507 × 140,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,669x = 19,742,217,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742,217,049/93,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,765.75

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