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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,440 and 237,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,440 and 237,598 is: 372,773.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,440 : 237,598 = 237,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,440/237,598 = 237,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,440x = 237,598 × 237,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,440x = 56,452,809,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,452,809,604/151,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,773.44

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