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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,950 and 368,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,950 and 368,280 is: 547,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,950 : 368,280 = 368,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,950/368,280 = 368,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,950x = 368,280 × 368,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,950x = 135,630,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,630,158,400/247,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,006.08

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