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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,322 and 237,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,322 and 237,851 is: 376,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,322 : 237,851 = 237,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,322/237,851 = 237,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,322x = 237,851 × 237,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,322x = 56,573,098,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,098,201/150,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,346.10

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