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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,295 and 373,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,295 and 373,251 is: 563,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,295 : 373,251 = 373,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,295/373,251 = 373,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,295x = 373,251 × 373,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,295x = 139,316,309,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,316,309,001/247,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,360.80

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