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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,062 and 335,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,062 and 335,598 is: 455,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,062 : 335,598 = 335,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,062/335,598 = 335,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,062x = 335,598 × 335,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,062x = 112,626,017,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,626,017,604/247,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,861.35

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