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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,868 and 140,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,868 and 140,809 is: 305,654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,868 : 140,809 = 140,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,868/140,809 = 140,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,868x = 140,809 × 140,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,868x = 19,827,174,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,174,481/64,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,654.17

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