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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,974 and 247,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,974 and 247,467 is: 373,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,974 : 247,467 = 247,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,974/247,467 = 247,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,974x = 247,467 × 247,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,974x = 61,239,916,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239,916,089/163,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,473.33

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