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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,026 and 531,501

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,026 and 531,501 is: 1,143,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,026 : 531,501 = 531,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,026/531,501 = 531,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,026x = 531,501 × 531,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,026x = 282,493,313,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,493,313,001/247,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,577.25

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