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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,024 and 502,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,024 and 502,778 is: 1,023,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,024 : 502,778 = 502,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,024/502,778 = 502,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,024x = 502,778 × 502,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,024x = 252,785,717,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,785,717,284/247,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,324.52

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