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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,600 and 382,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,600 and 382,758 is: 591,695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,600 : 382,758 = 382,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,600/382,758 = 382,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,600x = 382,758 × 382,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,600x = 146,503,686,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,503,686,564/247,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,695.02

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