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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,740 and 241,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,740 and 241,137 is: 383,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,740 : 241,137 = 241,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,740/241,137 = 241,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,740x = 241,137 × 241,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,740x = 58,147,052,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,147,052,769/151,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,201.88

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