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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,823 and 239,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,823 and 239,279 is: 369,805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,823 : 239,279 = 239,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,823/239,279 = 239,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,823x = 239,279 × 239,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,823x = 57,254,439,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,439,841/154,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,805.78

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