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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,506 and 206,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,506 and 206,667 is: 312,889.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,506 : 206,667 = 206,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,506/206,667 = 206,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,506x = 206,667 × 206,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,506x = 42,711,248,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711,248,889/136,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,889.17

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