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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,569 and 237,784.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,569 and 237,784.50 is: 373,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,569 : 237,784.50 = 237,784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,569/237,784.50 = 237,784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,569x = 237,784.50 × 237,784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,569x = 56,541,468,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,468,440.25/151,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,041.11

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