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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,953 and 239,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,953 and 239,436 is: 369,980.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,953 : 239,436 = 239,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,953/239,436 = 239,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,953x = 239,436 × 239,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,953x = 57,329,598,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,329,598,096/154,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,980.56

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