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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,548 and 237,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,548 and 237,744 is: 372,965.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,548 : 237,744 = 237,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,548/237,744 = 237,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,548x = 237,744 × 237,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,548x = 56,522,209,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,522,209,536/151,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,965.72

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