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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,614 and 237,127.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,614 and 237,127.50 is: 370,872.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,614 : 237,127.50 = 237,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,614/237,127.50 = 237,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,614x = 237,127.50 × 237,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,614x = 56,229,451,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,229,451,256.25/151,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,872.42

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