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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,905 and 140,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,905 and 140,829 is: 211,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,905 : 140,829 = 140,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,905/140,829 = 140,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,905x = 140,829 × 140,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,905x = 19,832,807,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832,807,241/93,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,200.76

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