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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,124 and 542,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,124 and 542,364 is: 1,190,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,124 : 542,364 = 542,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,124/542,364 = 542,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,124x = 542,364 × 542,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,124x = 294,158,708,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,158,708,496/247,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,328.37

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