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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,846 and 204,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,846 and 204,723 is: 306,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,846 : 204,723 = 204,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,846/204,723 = 204,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,846x = 204,723 × 204,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,846x = 41,911,506,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,911,506,729/136,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,267.68

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