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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,212 and 138,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,212 and 138,306 is: 297,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,212 : 138,306 = 138,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,212/138,306 = 138,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,212x = 138,306 × 138,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,212x = 19,128,549,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128,549,636/64,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,896.80

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