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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,250 and 237,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,250 and 237,402 is: 363,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,250 : 237,402 = 237,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,250/237,402 = 237,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,250x = 237,402 × 237,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,250x = 56,359,709,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359,709,604/155,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,025.50

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