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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,573 and 373,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,573 and 373,728 is: 564,167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,573 : 373,728 = 373,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,573/373,728 = 373,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,573x = 373,728 × 373,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,573x = 139,672,617,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,672,617,984/247,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,167.41

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