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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,425.50 and 370,718.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,425.50 and 370,718.50 is: 574,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,425.50 : 370,718.50 = 370,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,425.50/370,718.50 = 370,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,425.50x = 370,718.50 × 370,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,425.50x = 137,432,206,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,432,206,242.25/239,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,008.22

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