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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,822 and 239,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,822 and 239,280 is: 369,811.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,822 : 239,280 = 239,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,822/239,280 = 239,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,822x = 239,280 × 239,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,822x = 57,254,918,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,918,400/154,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,811.26

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