Finding the Third Proportional to 93,829 and 138,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,829 and 138,263 is: 203,739.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,829 : 138,263 = 138,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,829/138,263 = 138,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,829x = 138,263 × 138,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,829x = 19,116,657,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,116,657,169/93,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,739.33
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