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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,569 and 237,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,569 and 237,073 is: 370,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,569 : 237,073 = 237,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,569/237,073 = 237,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,569x = 237,073 × 237,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,569x = 56,203,607,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,607,329/151,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,812.02

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