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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,111 and 542,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,111 and 542,336 is: 1,190,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,111 : 542,336 = 542,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,111/542,336 = 542,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,111x = 542,336 × 542,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,111x = 294,128,336,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,128,336,896/247,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,268.09

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