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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,884 and 350,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,884 and 350,441 is: 495,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,884 : 350,441 = 350,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,884/350,441 = 350,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,884x = 350,441 × 350,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,884x = 122,808,894,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,808,894,481/247,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,428.89

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