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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,064 and 532,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,064 and 532,232 is: 1,146,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,064 : 532,232 = 532,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,064/532,232 = 532,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,064x = 532,232 × 532,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,064x = 283,270,901,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,270,901,824/247,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,548.67

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