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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,668.69 and 237,250.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,668.69 and 237,250.69 is: 368,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,668.69 : 237,250.69 = 237,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,668.69/237,250.69 = 237,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,668.69x = 237,250.69 × 237,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,668.69x = 56,287,888,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,287,888,719.22/152,668.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,693.08

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