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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,992 and 135,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,992 and 135,090 is: 280,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,992 : 135,090 = 135,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,992/135,090 = 135,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,992x = 135,090 × 135,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,992x = 18,249,308,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,308,100/64,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,793.15

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