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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,092 and 335,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,092 and 335,562 is: 455,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,092 : 335,562 = 335,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,092/335,562 = 335,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,092x = 335,562 × 335,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,092x = 112,601,855,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,601,855,844/247,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,708.22

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