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Finding the Third Proportional to 136 and 204

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Solution

The third proportional to 136 and 204 is: 306

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 204 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/204 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 204 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 41,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,616/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306

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