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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,046 and 204,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,046 and 204,591 is: 307,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,046 : 204,591 = 204,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,046/204,591 = 204,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,046x = 204,591 × 204,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,046x = 41,857,477,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857,477,281/136,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,671.50

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