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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,004 and 532,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,004 and 532,116 is: 1,146,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,004 : 532,116 = 532,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,004/532,116 = 532,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,004x = 532,116 × 532,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,004x = 283,147,437,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,147,437,456/247,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,327.34

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