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Finding the Third Proportional to 223 and 247

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Solution

The third proportional to 223 and 247 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 247 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/247 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 247 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 61,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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