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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,109 and 358,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,109 and 358,203 is: 536,614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,109 : 358,203 = 358,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,109/358,203 = 358,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,109x = 358,203 × 358,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,109x = 128,309,389,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,309,389,209/239,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,614.64

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