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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,824 and 140,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,824 and 140,268 is: 209,702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,824 : 140,268 = 140,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,824/140,268 = 140,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,824x = 140,268 × 140,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,824x = 19,675,111,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,111,824/93,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,702.33

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