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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,020 and 204,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,020 and 204,552 is: 307,613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,020 : 204,552 = 204,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,020/204,552 = 204,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,020x = 204,552 × 204,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,020x = 41,841,520,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,841,520,704/136,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,613.00

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