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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,597 and 239,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,597 and 239,313 is: 363,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,597 : 239,313 = 239,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,597/239,313 = 239,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,597x = 239,313 × 239,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,597x = 57,270,711,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,270,711,969/157,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,399.76

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