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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,114 and 542,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,114 and 542,342 is: 1,190,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,114 : 542,342 = 542,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,114/542,342 = 542,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,114x = 542,342 × 542,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,114x = 294,134,844,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,134,844,964/247,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,279.97

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