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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,430 and 239,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,430 and 239,523 is: 359,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,430 : 239,523 = 239,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,430/239,523 = 239,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,430x = 239,523 × 239,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,430x = 57,371,267,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,371,267,529/159,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,852.40

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