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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,233.50 and 390,926.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,233.50 and 390,926.25 is: 638,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,233.50 : 390,926.25 = 390,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,233.50/390,926.25 = 390,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,233.50x = 390,926.25 × 390,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,233.50x = 152,823,332,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,823,332,939.06/239,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,804.07

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