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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,562 and 237,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,562 and 237,233 is: 371,329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,562 : 237,233 = 237,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,562/237,233 = 237,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,562x = 237,233 × 237,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,562x = 56,279,496,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,279,496,289/151,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,329.86

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