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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,323 and 137,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,323 and 137,874 is: 295,527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,323 : 137,874 = 137,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,323/137,874 = 137,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,323x = 137,874 × 137,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,323x = 19,009,239,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009,239,876/64,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,527.88

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