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