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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,247 and 370,176.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,247 and 370,176.75 is: 572,758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,247 : 370,176.75 = 370,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,247/370,176.75 = 370,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,247x = 370,176.75 × 370,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,247x = 137,030,826,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,030,826,240.56/239,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,758.81

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