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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,451 and 237,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,451 and 237,596 is: 372,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,451 : 237,596 = 237,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,451/237,596 = 237,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,451x = 237,596 × 237,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,451x = 56,451,859,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,859,216/151,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,740.09

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