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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,068 and 204,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,068 and 204,622 is: 307,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,068 : 204,622 = 204,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,068/204,622 = 204,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,068x = 204,622 × 204,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,068x = 41,870,162,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870,162,884/136,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,714.99

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