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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,248 and 533,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,248 and 533,916 is: 1,152,956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,248 : 533,916 = 533,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,248/533,916 = 533,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,248x = 533,916 × 533,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,248x = 285,066,295,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,066,295,056/247,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,956.93

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