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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,474 and 375,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,474 and 375,663 is: 589,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,474 : 375,663 = 375,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,474/375,663 = 375,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,474x = 375,663 × 375,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,474x = 141,122,689,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,122,689,569/239,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,302.76

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