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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,050 and 237,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,050 and 237,603 is: 376,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,050 : 237,603 = 237,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,050/237,603 = 237,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,050x = 237,603 × 237,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,050x = 56,455,185,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455,185,609/150,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,242.49

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