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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,280 and 138,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,280 and 138,427 is: 298,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,280 : 138,427 = 138,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,280/138,427 = 138,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,280x = 138,427 × 138,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,280x = 19,162,034,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162,034,329/64,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,102.59

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