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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,302 and 373,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,302 and 373,263 is: 563,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,302 : 373,263 = 373,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,302/373,263 = 373,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,302x = 373,263 × 373,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,302x = 139,325,267,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,325,267,169/247,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,381.08

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