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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,560 and 237,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,560 and 237,771 is: 373,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,560 : 237,771 = 237,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,560/237,771 = 237,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,560x = 237,771 × 237,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,560x = 56,535,048,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535,048,441/151,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,020.91

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