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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,208 and 237,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,208 and 237,816 is: 376,520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,208 : 237,816 = 237,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,208/237,816 = 237,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,208x = 237,816 × 237,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,208x = 56,556,449,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,556,449,856/150,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,520.89

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