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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,514 and 206,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,514 and 206,679 is: 312,907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,514 : 206,679 = 206,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,514/206,679 = 206,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,514x = 206,679 × 206,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,514x = 42,716,209,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,716,209,041/136,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,907.17

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