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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,120 and 542,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,120 and 542,354 is: 1,190,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,120 : 542,354 = 542,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,120/542,354 = 542,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,120x = 542,354 × 542,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,120x = 294,147,861,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,147,861,316/247,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,303.74

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