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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,458 and 237,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,458 and 237,612 is: 372,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,458 : 237,612 = 237,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,458/237,612 = 237,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,458x = 237,612 × 237,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,458x = 56,459,462,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459,462,544/151,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,773.06

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