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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,374 and 365,593.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,374 and 365,593.50 is: 540,309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,374 : 365,593.50 = 365,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,374/365,593.50 = 365,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,374x = 365,593.50 × 365,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,374x = 133,658,607,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,658,607,242.25/247,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,309.84

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