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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,762 and 138,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,762 and 138,740 is: 297,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,762 : 138,740 = 138,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,762/138,740 = 138,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,762x = 138,740 × 138,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,762x = 19,248,787,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,787,600/64,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,223.49

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