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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,674 and 206,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,674 and 206,901 is: 313,212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,674 : 206,901 = 206,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,674/206,901 = 206,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,674x = 206,901 × 206,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,674x = 42,808,023,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808,023,801/136,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,212.64

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