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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,535 and 375,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,535 and 375,758 is: 589,450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,535 : 375,758 = 375,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,535/375,758 = 375,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,535x = 375,758 × 375,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,535x = 141,194,074,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,194,074,564/239,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,450.70

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