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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,243 and 247,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,243 and 247,966 is: 350,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,243 : 247,966 = 247,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,243/247,966 = 247,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,243x = 247,966 × 247,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,243x = 61,487,137,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,487,137,156/175,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,867.86

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