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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,041 and 539,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,041 and 539,261 is: 1,177,142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,041 : 539,261 = 539,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,041/539,261 = 539,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,041x = 539,261 × 539,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,041x = 290,802,426,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,802,426,121/247,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,142.36

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