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Finding the Third Proportional to 247 and 247

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Solution

The third proportional to 247 and 247 is: 247

Step by Step Solution

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

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