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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,945 and 368,272.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,945 and 368,272.50 is: 546,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,945 : 368,272.50 = 368,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,945/368,272.50 = 368,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,945x = 368,272.50 × 368,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,945x = 135,624,634,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,624,634,256.25/247,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,994.83

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