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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,064 and 95,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,064 and 95,572 is: 142,576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,064 : 95,572 = 95,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,064/95,572 = 95,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,064x = 95,572 × 95,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,064x = 9,134,007,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,134,007,184/64,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,576.29

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