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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,118 and 542,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,118 and 542,350 is: 1,190,295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,118 : 542,350 = 542,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,118/542,350 = 542,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,118x = 542,350 × 542,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,118x = 294,143,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,143,522,500/247,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,295.82

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