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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,684 and 239,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,684 and 239,538 is: 359,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,684 : 239,538 = 239,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,684/239,538 = 239,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,684x = 239,538 × 239,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,684x = 57,378,453,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378,453,444/159,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,325.00

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