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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,477.78 and 443,492.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,477.78 and 443,492.72 is: 794,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,477.78 : 443,492.72 = 443,492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,477.78/443,492.72 = 443,492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,477.78x = 443,492.72 × 443,492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,477.78x = 196,685,791,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,685,791,584.27/247,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,761.41

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