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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,216 and 533,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,216 and 533,852 is: 1,152,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,216 : 533,852 = 533,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,216/533,852 = 533,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,216x = 533,852 × 533,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,216x = 284,997,957,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,997,957,904/247,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,829.74

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