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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,779 and 393,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,779 and 393,822 is: 625,943.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,779 : 393,822 = 393,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,779/393,822 = 393,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,779x = 393,822 × 393,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,779x = 155,095,767,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,095,767,684/247,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,943.96

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