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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,556 and 359,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,556 and 359,340 is: 539,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,556 : 359,340 = 359,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,556/359,340 = 359,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,556x = 359,340 × 359,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,556x = 129,125,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,125,235,600/239,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,019.00

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