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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,507 and 94,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,507 and 94,864 is: 139,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,507 : 94,864 = 94,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,507/94,864 = 94,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,507x = 94,864 × 94,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,507x = 8,999,178,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,178,496/64,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,507.01

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