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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,944.38 and 368,269.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,944.38 and 368,269.88 is: 546,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,944.38 : 368,269.88 = 368,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,944.38/368,269.88 = 368,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,944.38x = 368,269.88 × 368,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,944.38x = 135,622,700,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,622,700,832.52/247,944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,988.42

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