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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,268 and 529,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,268 and 529,528 is: 1,133,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,268 : 529,528 = 529,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,268/529,528 = 529,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,268x = 529,528 × 529,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,268x = 280,399,902,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,399,902,784/247,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,991.87

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