Finding the Third Proportional to 93,804 and 140,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,804 and 140,543 is: 210,570.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,804 : 140,543 = 140,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,804/140,543 = 140,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,804x = 140,543 × 140,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,804x = 19,752,334,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,752,334,849/93,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,570.28
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