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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,525.13 and 375,744.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,525.13 and 375,744.75 is: 589,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,525.13 : 375,744.75 = 375,744.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,525.13/375,744.75 = 375,744.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,525.13x = 375,744.75 × 375,744.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,525.13x = 141,184,117,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,184,117,152.56/239,525.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,433.43

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