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Finding the Third Proportional to 64.13 and 114

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Solution

The third proportional to 64.13 and 114 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 114 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/114 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 114 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 12,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,996/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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