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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,048 and 481,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,048 and 481,808 is: 939,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,048 : 481,808 = 481,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,048/481,808 = 481,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,048x = 481,808 × 481,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,048x = 232,138,948,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,138,948,864/247,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,651.20

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