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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,050 and 539,277.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,050 and 539,277.75 is: 1,177,172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,050 : 539,277.75 = 539,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,050/539,277.75 = 539,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,050x = 539,277.75 × 539,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,050x = 290,820,491,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,820,491,645.06/247,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,172.60

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