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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,835 and 138,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,835 and 138,270 is: 203,746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,835 : 138,270 = 138,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,835/138,270 = 138,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,835x = 138,270 × 138,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,835x = 19,118,592,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,118,592,900/93,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,746.93

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