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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,212 and 529,419

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,212 and 529,419 is: 1,133,781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,212 : 529,419 = 529,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,212/529,419 = 529,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,212x = 529,419 × 529,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,212x = 280,284,477,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,284,477,561/247,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,781.85

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