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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,190 and 370,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,190 and 370,125 is: 572,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,190 : 370,125 = 370,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,190/370,125 = 370,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,190x = 370,125 × 370,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,190x = 136,992,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,992,515,625/239,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,735.13

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