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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,535 and 237,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,535 and 237,713 is: 372,900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,535 : 237,713 = 237,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,535/237,713 = 237,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,535x = 237,713 × 237,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,535x = 56,507,470,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,507,470,369/151,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,900.45

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