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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,056 and 538,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,056 and 538,720 is: 1,174,710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,056 : 538,720 = 538,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,056/538,720 = 538,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,056x = 538,720 × 538,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,056x = 290,219,238,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,219,238,400/247,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,710.34

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