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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,446 and 237,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,446 and 237,588 is: 372,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,446 : 237,588 = 237,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,446/237,588 = 237,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,446x = 237,588 × 237,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,446x = 56,448,057,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,448,057,744/151,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,727.29

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