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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,168 and 237,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,168 and 237,262 is: 362,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,168 : 237,262 = 237,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,168/237,262 = 237,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,168x = 237,262 × 237,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,168x = 56,293,256,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,293,256,644/155,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,789.08

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