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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,968.75 and 370,992.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,968.75 and 370,992.38 is: 555,051.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,968.75 : 370,992.38 = 370,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,968.75/370,992.38 = 370,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,968.75x = 370,992.38 × 370,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,968.75x = 137,635,342,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,635,342,308.14/247,968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,051.16

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