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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,188 and 542,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,188 and 542,504 is: 1,190,634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,188 : 542,504 = 542,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,188/542,504 = 542,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,188x = 542,504 × 542,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,188x = 294,310,590,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,310,590,016/247,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,634.62

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