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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,032 and 502,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,032 and 502,792 is: 1,023,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,032 : 502,792 = 502,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,032/502,792 = 502,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,032x = 502,792 × 502,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,032x = 252,799,795,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,799,795,264/247,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,348.37

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