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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,216 and 531,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,216 and 531,704 is: 1,143,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,216 : 531,704 = 531,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,216/531,704 = 531,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,216x = 531,704 × 531,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,216x = 282,709,143,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,709,143,616/247,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,571.39

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