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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,452 and 237,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,452 and 237,597 is: 372,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,452 : 237,597 = 237,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,452/237,597 = 237,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,452x = 237,597 × 237,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,452x = 56,452,334,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,452,334,409/151,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,740.77

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