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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,954.50 and 368,286.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,954.50 and 368,286.75 is: 547,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,954.50 : 368,286.75 = 368,286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,954.50/368,286.75 = 368,286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,954.50x = 368,286.75 × 368,286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,954.50x = 135,635,130,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,635,130,225.56/247,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,016.21

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