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Finding the Third Proportional to 247 and 297.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247 and 297.50 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 297.50 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/297.50 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 297.50 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 88,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,506.25/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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