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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,166 and 237,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,166 and 237,264 is: 362,799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,166 : 237,264 = 237,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,166/237,264 = 237,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,166x = 237,264 × 237,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,166x = 56,294,205,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294,205,696/155,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,799.88

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