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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,392 and 135,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,392 and 135,776 is: 286,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,392 : 135,776 = 135,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,392/135,776 = 135,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,392x = 135,776 × 135,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,392x = 18,435,122,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435,122,176/64,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,295.23

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