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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,720 and 247,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,720 and 247,275 is: 382,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,720 : 247,275 = 247,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,720/247,275 = 247,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,720x = 247,275 × 247,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,720x = 61,144,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,144,925,625/159,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,825.73

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