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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,413 and 98,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,413 and 98,541 is: 150,751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,413 : 98,541 = 98,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,413/98,541 = 98,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,413x = 98,541 × 98,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,413x = 9,710,328,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,710,328,681/64,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,751.07

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