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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,504 and 370,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,504 and 370,328 is: 554,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,504 : 370,328 = 370,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,504/370,328 = 370,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,504x = 370,328 × 370,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,504x = 137,142,827,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,142,827,584/247,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,103.48

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