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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,473 and 237,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,473 and 237,716 is: 363,464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,473 : 237,716 = 237,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,473/237,716 = 237,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,473x = 237,716 × 237,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,473x = 56,508,896,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508,896,656/155,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,464.37

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