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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,455 and 237,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,455 and 237,603 is: 372,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,455 : 237,603 = 237,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,455/237,603 = 237,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,455x = 237,603 × 237,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,455x = 56,455,185,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455,185,609/151,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,752.21

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