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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,460 and 237,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,460 and 237,615 is: 372,777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,460 : 237,615 = 237,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,460/237,615 = 237,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,460x = 237,615 × 237,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,460x = 56,460,888,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460,888,225/151,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,777.55

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