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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,022 and 532,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,022 and 532,150 is: 1,146,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,022 : 532,150 = 532,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,022/532,150 = 532,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,022x = 532,150 × 532,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,022x = 283,183,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,183,622,500/247,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,390.29

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