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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,874 and 204,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,874 and 204,754 is: 306,297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,874 : 204,754 = 204,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,874/204,754 = 204,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,874x = 204,754 × 204,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,874x = 41,924,200,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924,200,516/136,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,297.77

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