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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,170 and 539,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,170 and 539,646 is: 1,178,208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,170 : 539,646 = 539,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,170/539,646 = 539,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,170x = 539,646 × 539,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,170x = 291,217,805,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,217,805,316/247,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,208.54

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