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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,228 and 531,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,228 and 531,714 is: 1,143,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,228 : 531,714 = 531,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,228/531,714 = 531,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,228x = 531,714 × 531,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,228x = 282,719,777,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,719,777,796/247,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,558.89

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