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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,552 and 237,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,552 and 237,750 is: 372,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,552 : 237,750 = 237,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,552/237,750 = 237,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,552x = 237,750 × 237,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,552x = 56,525,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525,062,500/151,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,974.71

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