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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,502 and 237,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,502 and 237,063 is: 356,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,502 : 237,063 = 237,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,502/237,063 = 237,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,502x = 237,063 × 237,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,502x = 56,198,865,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,198,865,969/157,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,813.67

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