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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,972 and 239,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,972 and 239,367 is: 369,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,972 : 239,367 = 239,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,972/239,367 = 239,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,972x = 239,367 × 239,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,972x = 57,296,560,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,296,560,689/154,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,722.02

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