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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,178 and 539,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,178 and 539,660 is: 1,178,231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,178 : 539,660 = 539,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,178/539,660 = 539,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,178x = 539,660 × 539,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,178x = 291,232,915,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,232,915,600/247,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,231.54

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