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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,524 and 206,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,524 and 206,694 is: 312,929.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,524 : 206,694 = 206,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,524/206,694 = 206,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,524x = 206,694 × 206,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,524x = 42,722,409,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,409,636/136,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,929.67

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