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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,036 and 511,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,036 and 511,544 is: 1,059,267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,036 : 511,544 = 511,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,036/511,544 = 511,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,036x = 511,544 × 511,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,036x = 261,677,263,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,677,263,936/247,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059,267.73

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