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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,032 and 531,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,032 and 531,513 is: 1,143,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,032 : 531,513 = 531,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,032/531,513 = 531,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,032x = 531,513 × 531,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,032x = 282,506,069,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,506,069,169/247,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,601.11

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