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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,923 and 360,220.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,923 and 360,220.50 is: 523,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,923 : 360,220.50 = 360,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,923/360,220.50 = 360,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,923x = 360,220.50 × 360,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,923x = 129,758,808,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,758,808,620.25/247,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,383.50

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