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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,973 and 239,368.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,973 and 239,368.50 is: 369,724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,973 : 239,368.50 = 239,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,973/239,368.50 = 239,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,973x = 239,368.50 × 239,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,973x = 57,297,278,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,297,278,792.25/154,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,724.27

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