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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,798 and 360,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,798 and 360,315 is: 541,401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,798 : 360,315 = 360,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,798/360,315 = 360,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,798x = 360,315 × 360,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,798x = 129,826,899,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,826,899,225/239,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,401.09

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