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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,253 and 370,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,253 and 370,713 is: 555,819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,253 : 370,713 = 370,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,253/370,713 = 370,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,253x = 370,713 × 370,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,253x = 137,428,128,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,428,128,369/247,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,819.86

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