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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,566 and 237,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,566 and 237,239 is: 371,338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,566 : 237,239 = 237,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,566/237,239 = 237,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,566x = 237,239 × 237,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,566x = 56,282,343,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,282,343,121/151,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,338.84

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