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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,961.50 and 370,981.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,961.50 and 370,981.50 is: 555,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,961.50 : 370,981.50 = 370,981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,961.50/370,981.50 = 370,981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,961.50x = 370,981.50 × 370,981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,961.50x = 137,627,273,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,627,273,342.25/247,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,034.85

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