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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,856 and 140,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,856 and 140,304 is: 209,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,856 : 140,304 = 140,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,856/140,304 = 140,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,856x = 140,304 × 140,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,856x = 19,685,212,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685,212,416/93,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,738.45

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