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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,721 and 239,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,721 and 239,586 is: 359,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,721 : 239,586 = 239,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,721/239,586 = 239,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,721x = 239,586 × 239,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,721x = 57,401,451,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,401,451,396/159,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,385.75

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