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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,296 and 372,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,296 and 372,104 is: 559,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,296 : 372,104 = 372,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,296/372,104 = 372,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,296x = 372,104 × 372,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,296x = 138,461,386,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,461,386,816/247,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,901.44

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