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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,972 and 95,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,972 and 95,152 is: 139,350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,972 : 95,152 = 95,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,972/95,152 = 95,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,972x = 95,152 × 95,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,972x = 9,053,903,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,903,104/64,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,350.85

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