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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,560 and 237,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,560 and 237,230 is: 371,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,560 : 237,230 = 237,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,560/237,230 = 237,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,560x = 237,230 × 237,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,560x = 56,278,072,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,278,072,900/151,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,325.37

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