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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,242 and 237,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,242 and 237,881 is: 369,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,242 : 237,881 = 237,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,242/237,881 = 237,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,242x = 237,881 × 237,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,242x = 56,587,370,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,587,370,161/153,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,268.02

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