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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,704 and 237,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,704 and 237,948 is: 373,221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,704 : 237,948 = 237,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,704/237,948 = 237,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,704x = 237,948 × 237,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,704x = 56,619,250,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,619,250,704/151,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,221.87

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