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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,573 and 375,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,573 and 375,816 is: 589,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,573 : 375,816 = 375,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,573/375,816 = 375,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,573x = 375,816 × 375,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,573x = 141,237,665,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,237,665,856/239,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,539.16

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