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