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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,971 and 239,365.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,971 and 239,365.69 is: 369,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,971 : 239,365.69 = 239,365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,971/239,365.69 = 239,365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,971x = 239,365.69 × 239,365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,971x = 57,295,932,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,295,932,352.35/154,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,720.35

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