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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,048 and 538,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,048 and 538,704 is: 1,174,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,048 : 538,704 = 538,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,048/538,704 = 538,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,048x = 538,704 × 538,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,048x = 290,201,999,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,201,999,616/247,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,678.60

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