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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,508 and 237,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,508 and 237,675 is: 372,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,508 : 237,675 = 237,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,508/237,675 = 237,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,508x = 237,675 × 237,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,508x = 56,489,405,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,489,405,625/151,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,847.68

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