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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,272 and 91,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,272 and 91,350 is: 129,836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,272 : 91,350 = 91,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,272/91,350 = 91,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,272x = 91,350 × 91,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,272x = 8,344,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344,822,500/64,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,836.05

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