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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,711 and 379,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,711 and 379,562 is: 581,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,711 : 379,562 = 379,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,711/379,562 = 379,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,711x = 379,562 × 379,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,711x = 144,067,311,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,067,311,844/247,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,594.33

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