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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,488 and 239,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,488 and 239,904 is: 327,965.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,488 : 239,904 = 239,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,488/239,904 = 239,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,488x = 239,904 × 239,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,488x = 57,553,929,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553,929,216/175,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,965.04

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