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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,056 and 481,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,056 and 481,824 is: 939,683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,056 : 481,824 = 481,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,056/481,824 = 481,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,056x = 481,824 × 481,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,056x = 232,154,366,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,154,366,976/247,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,683.18

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