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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,717 and 204,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,717 and 204,517 is: 305,940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,717 : 204,517 = 204,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,717/204,517 = 204,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,717x = 204,517 × 204,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,717x = 41,827,203,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827,203,289/136,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,940.03

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