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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,611 and 237,121.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,611 and 237,121.50 is: 370,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,611 : 237,121.50 = 237,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,611/237,121.50 = 237,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,611x = 237,121.50 × 237,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,611x = 56,226,605,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,605,762.25/151,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,860.99

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