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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,410 and 239,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,410 and 239,493 is: 359,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,410 : 239,493 = 239,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,410/239,493 = 239,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,410x = 239,493 × 239,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,410x = 57,356,897,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,356,897,049/159,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,807.40

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