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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,920 and 140,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,920 and 140,888 is: 211,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,920 : 140,888 = 140,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,920/140,888 = 140,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,920x = 140,888 × 140,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,920x = 19,849,428,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,428,544/93,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,344.00

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