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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,771 and 140,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,771 and 140,664 is: 211,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,771 : 140,664 = 140,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,771/140,664 = 140,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,771x = 140,664 × 140,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,771x = 19,786,360,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786,360,896/93,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,007.25

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