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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,708 and 239,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,708 and 239,542 is: 359,283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,708 : 239,542 = 239,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,708/239,542 = 239,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,708x = 239,542 × 239,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,708x = 57,380,369,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,380,369,764/159,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,283.00

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