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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,254 and 372,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,254 and 372,033 is: 559,782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,254 : 372,033 = 372,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,254/372,033 = 372,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,254x = 372,033 × 372,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,254x = 138,408,553,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,408,553,089/247,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,782.87

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