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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,052 and 539,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,052 and 539,282 is: 1,177,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,052 : 539,282 = 539,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,052/539,282 = 539,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,052x = 539,282 × 539,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,052x = 290,825,075,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,825,075,524/247,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,181.63

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