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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,113 and 539,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,113 and 539,545 is: 1,178,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,113 : 539,545 = 539,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,113/539,545 = 539,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,113x = 539,545 × 539,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,113x = 291,108,807,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,108,807,025/247,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,039.23

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