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Finding the Third Proportional to 114 and 247

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Solution

The third proportional to 114 and 247 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 247 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/247 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 247 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 61,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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