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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,691 and 237,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,691 and 237,762 is: 370,229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,691 : 237,762 = 237,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,691/237,762 = 237,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,691x = 237,762 × 237,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,691x = 56,530,768,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,530,768,644/152,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,229.87

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