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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,050 and 505,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,050 and 505,746 is: 1,035,333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,050 : 505,746 = 505,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,050/505,746 = 505,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,050x = 505,746 × 505,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,050x = 255,779,016,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,779,016,516/247,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,333.00

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