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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,674 and 91,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,674 and 91,287 is: 128,851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,674 : 91,287 = 91,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,674/91,287 = 91,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,674x = 91,287 × 91,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,674x = 8,333,316,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,316,369/64,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,851.11

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