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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,272 and 354,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,272 and 354,282 is: 524,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,272 : 354,282 = 354,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,272/354,282 = 354,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,272x = 354,282 × 354,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,272x = 125,515,735,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,515,735,524/239,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,573.44

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