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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,407 and 237,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,407 and 237,336 is: 369,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,407 : 237,336 = 237,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,407/237,336 = 237,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,407x = 237,336 × 237,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,407x = 56,328,376,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,328,376,896/152,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,591.80

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