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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,856 and 346,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,856 and 346,524 is: 500,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,856 : 346,524 = 346,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,856/346,524 = 346,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,856x = 346,524 × 346,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,856x = 120,078,882,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,078,882,576/239,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,629.05

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