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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,468 and 237,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,468 and 237,626 is: 372,792.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,468 : 237,626 = 237,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,468/237,626 = 237,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,468x = 237,626 × 237,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,468x = 56,466,115,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466,115,876/151,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,792.38

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