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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,660 and 140,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,660 and 140,566 is: 206,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,660 : 140,566 = 140,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,660/140,566 = 140,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,660x = 140,566 × 140,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,660x = 19,758,800,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,758,800,356/95,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,552.38

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