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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,384 and 354,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,384 and 354,454 is: 524,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,384 : 354,454 = 354,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,384/354,454 = 354,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,384x = 354,454 × 354,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,384x = 125,637,638,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,637,638,116/239,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,837.24

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