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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,308 and 370,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,308 and 370,502 is: 573,619.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,308 : 370,502 = 370,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,308/370,502 = 370,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,308x = 370,502 × 370,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,308x = 137,271,732,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,271,732,004/239,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,619.49

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