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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,706 and 237,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,706 and 237,951 is: 373,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,706 : 237,951 = 237,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,706/237,951 = 237,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,706x = 237,951 × 237,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,706x = 56,620,678,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620,678,401/151,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,226.36

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