Finding the Third Proportional to 93,920 and 140,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,920 and 140,400 is: 209,882.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,920 : 140,400 = 140,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,920/140,400 = 140,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,920x = 140,400 × 140,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,920x = 19,712,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,712,160,000/93,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,882.45
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