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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,961 and 140,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,961 and 140,284 is: 302,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,961 : 140,284 = 140,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,961/140,284 = 140,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,961x = 140,284 × 140,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,961x = 19,679,600,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679,600,656/64,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,944.85

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