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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,943.50 and 368,270.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,943.50 and 368,270.50 is: 546,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,943.50 : 368,270.50 = 368,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,943.50/368,270.50 = 368,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,943.50x = 368,270.50 × 368,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,943.50x = 135,623,161,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,623,161,170.25/247,943.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,992.20

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