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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,438 and 90,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,438 and 90,744 is: 127,789.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,438 : 90,744 = 90,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,438/90,744 = 90,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,438x = 90,744 × 90,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,438x = 8,234,473,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,473,536/64,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,789.09

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