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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,436 and 237,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,436 and 237,591 is: 372,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,436 : 237,591 = 237,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,436/237,591 = 237,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,436x = 237,591 × 237,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,436x = 56,449,483,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,449,483,281/151,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,761.32

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