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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,101 and 369,544.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,101 and 369,544.50 is: 552,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,101 : 369,544.50 = 369,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,101/369,544.50 = 369,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,101x = 369,544.50 × 369,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,101x = 136,563,137,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,563,137,480.25/247,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,661.21

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