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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,842 and 393,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,842 and 393,907 is: 626,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,842 : 393,907 = 393,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,842/393,907 = 393,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,842x = 393,907 × 393,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,842x = 155,162,724,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,162,724,649/247,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,055.01

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