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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,126 and 542,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,126 and 542,368 is: 1,190,336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,126 : 542,368 = 542,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,126/542,368 = 542,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,126x = 542,368 × 542,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,126x = 294,163,047,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,163,047,424/247,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,336.30

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