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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,958 and 205,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,958 and 205,760 is: 309,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,958 : 205,760 = 205,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,958/205,760 = 205,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,958x = 205,760 × 205,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,958x = 42,337,177,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,177,600/136,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,125.26

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