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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,152 and 539,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,152 and 539,610 is: 1,178,137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,152 : 539,610 = 539,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,152/539,610 = 539,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,152x = 539,610 × 539,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,152x = 291,178,952,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,178,952,100/247,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,137.15

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