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Finding the Third Proportional to 65,346 and 95,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 65,346 and 95,373 is: 139,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,346 : 95,373 = 95,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,346/95,373 = 95,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,346x = 95,373 × 95,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,346x = 9,096,009,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,096,009,129/65,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,197.64

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