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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,626 and 237,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,626 and 237,795 is: 368,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,626 : 237,795 = 237,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,626/237,795 = 237,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,626x = 237,795 × 237,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,626x = 56,546,462,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,546,462,025/153,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,078.72

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