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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,960.62 and 370,979.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,960.62 and 370,979.84 is: 555,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,960.62 : 370,979.84 = 370,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,960.62/370,979.84 = 370,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,960.62x = 370,979.84 × 370,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,960.62x = 137,626,043,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,626,043,019.64/247,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,031.86

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