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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,083 and 539,476.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,083 and 539,476.50 is: 1,177,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,083 : 539,476.50 = 539,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,083/539,476.50 = 539,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,083x = 539,476.50 × 539,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,083x = 291,034,894,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,034,894,052.25/247,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,883.12

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