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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,059 and 361,165.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,059 and 361,165.50 is: 527,973.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,059 : 361,165.50 = 361,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,059/361,165.50 = 361,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,059x = 361,165.50 × 361,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,059x = 130,440,518,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,440,518,390.25/247,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,973.15

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