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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,251 and 204,421.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,251 and 204,421.50 is: 306,699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,251 : 204,421.50 = 204,421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,251/204,421.50 = 204,421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,251x = 204,421.50 × 204,421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,251x = 41,788,149,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788,149,662.25/136,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,699.76

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