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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,143 and 539,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,143 and 539,590 is: 1,178,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,143 : 539,590 = 539,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,143/539,590 = 539,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,143x = 539,590 × 539,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,143x = 291,157,368,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,157,368,100/247,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,092.72

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