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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,278 and 239,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,278 and 239,229 is: 373,377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,278 : 239,229 = 239,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,278/239,229 = 239,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,278x = 239,229 × 239,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,278x = 57,230,514,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,230,514,441/153,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,377.23

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