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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,717 and 239,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,717 and 239,580 is: 359,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,717 : 239,580 = 239,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,717/239,580 = 239,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,717x = 239,580 × 239,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,717x = 57,398,576,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398,576,400/159,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,376.75

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