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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,394 and 135,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,394 and 135,780 is: 286,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,394 : 135,780 = 135,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,394/135,780 = 135,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,394x = 135,780 × 135,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,394x = 18,436,208,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,436,208,400/64,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,303.20

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