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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,351 and 237,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,351 and 237,332 is: 357,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,351 : 237,332 = 237,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,351/237,332 = 237,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,351x = 237,332 × 237,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,351x = 56,326,478,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326,478,224/157,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,967.08

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