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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,291 and 348,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,291 and 348,550 is: 507,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,291 : 348,550 = 348,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,291/348,550 = 348,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,291x = 348,550 × 348,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,291x = 121,487,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,487,102,500/239,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,696.08

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