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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,756 and 365,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,756 and 365,802 is: 540,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,756 : 365,802 = 365,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,756/365,802 = 365,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,756x = 365,802 × 365,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,756x = 133,811,103,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,811,103,204/247,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,092.28

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