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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,559 and 94,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,559 and 94,270 is: 137,654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,559 : 94,270 = 94,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,559/94,270 = 94,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,559x = 94,270 × 94,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,559x = 8,886,832,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,832,900/64,559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,654.44

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