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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,032 and 505,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,032 and 505,712 is: 1,035,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,032 : 505,712 = 505,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,032/505,712 = 505,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,032x = 505,712 × 505,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,032x = 255,744,626,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,744,626,944/247,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,269.22

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