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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,553 and 237,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,553 and 237,738 is: 372,934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,553 : 237,738 = 237,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,553/237,738 = 237,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,553x = 237,738 × 237,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,553x = 56,519,356,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,519,356,644/151,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,934.59

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