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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,241 and 247,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,241 and 247,963 is: 350,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,241 : 247,963 = 247,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,241/247,963 = 247,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,241x = 247,963 × 247,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,241x = 61,485,649,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485,649,369/175,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,863.38

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