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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,445 and 237,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,445 and 237,587 is: 372,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,445 : 237,587 = 237,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,445/237,587 = 237,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,445x = 237,587 × 237,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,445x = 56,447,582,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,447,582,569/151,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,726.62

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