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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,084 and 204,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,084 and 204,270 is: 306,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,084 : 204,270 = 204,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,084/204,270 = 204,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,084x = 204,270 × 204,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,084x = 41,726,232,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726,232,900/136,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,621.15

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