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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,083 and 541,443.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,083 and 541,443.75 is: 1,186,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,083 : 541,443.75 = 541,443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,083/541,443.75 = 541,443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,083x = 541,443.75 × 541,443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,083x = 293,161,334,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,161,334,414.06/247,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,489.29

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