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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,227 and 529,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,227 and 529,446 is: 1,133,828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,227 : 529,446 = 529,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,227/529,446 = 529,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,227x = 529,446 × 529,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,227x = 280,313,066,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,313,066,916/247,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,828.70

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