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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,706 and 239,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,706 and 239,539 is: 359,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,706 : 239,539 = 239,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,706/239,539 = 239,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,706x = 239,539 × 239,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,706x = 57,378,932,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378,932,521/159,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,278.50

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