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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,264 and 539,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,264 and 539,826 is: 1,178,546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,264 : 539,826 = 539,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,264/539,826 = 539,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,264x = 539,826 × 539,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,264x = 291,412,110,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,412,110,276/247,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,546.45

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