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Finding the Third Proportional to 94 and 136

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Solution

The third proportional to 94 and 136 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 136 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/136 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 136 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 18,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,496/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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