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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,114 and 538,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,114 and 538,580 is: 1,173,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,114 : 538,580 = 538,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,114/538,580 = 538,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,114x = 538,580 × 538,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,114x = 290,068,416,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,068,416,400/247,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,824.29

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