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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,662 and 382,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,662 and 382,654 is: 591,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,662 : 382,654 = 382,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,662/382,654 = 382,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,662x = 382,654 × 382,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,662x = 146,424,083,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,424,083,716/247,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,225.48

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