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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,518 and 237,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,518 and 237,696 is: 372,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,518 : 237,696 = 237,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,518/237,696 = 237,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,518x = 237,696 × 237,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,518x = 56,499,388,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,499,388,416/151,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,888.95

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