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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,821 and 239,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,821 and 239,277 is: 369,804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,821 : 239,277 = 239,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,821/239,277 = 239,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,821x = 239,277 × 239,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,821x = 57,253,482,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,482,729/154,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,804.37

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