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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,104 and 538,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,104 and 538,560 is: 1,173,784.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,104 : 538,560 = 538,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,104/538,560 = 538,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,104x = 538,560 × 538,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,104x = 290,046,873,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,046,873,600/247,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,784.62

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