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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,522 and 375,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,522 and 375,740 is: 589,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,522 : 375,740 = 375,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,522/375,740 = 375,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,522x = 375,740 × 375,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,522x = 141,180,547,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,180,547,600/239,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,426.22

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