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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,806 and 154,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,806 and 154,563 is: 368,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,806 : 154,563 = 154,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,806/154,563 = 154,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,806x = 154,563 × 154,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,806x = 23,889,720,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889,720,969/64,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,634.40

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