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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,882 and 350,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,882 and 350,438 is: 495,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,882 : 350,438 = 350,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,882/350,438 = 350,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,882x = 350,438 × 350,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,882x = 122,806,791,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,806,791,844/247,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,424.40

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