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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,531 and 375,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,531 and 375,752 is: 589,441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,531 : 375,752 = 375,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,531/375,752 = 375,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,531x = 375,752 × 375,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,531x = 141,189,565,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,189,565,504/239,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,441.72

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