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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,110 and 375,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,110 and 375,993 is: 572,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,110 : 375,993 = 375,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,110/375,993 = 375,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,110x = 375,993 × 375,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,110x = 141,370,736,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,370,736,049/247,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,096.38

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