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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,035 and 502,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,035 and 502,818 is: 1,023,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,035 : 502,818 = 502,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,035/502,818 = 502,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,035x = 502,818 × 502,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,035x = 252,825,941,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,825,941,124/247,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,441.78

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