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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,714 and 239,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,714 and 239,551 is: 359,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,714 : 239,551 = 239,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,714/239,551 = 239,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,714x = 239,551 × 239,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,714x = 57,384,681,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,384,681,601/159,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,296.50

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