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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,272 and 529,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,272 and 529,536 is: 1,134,007.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,272 : 529,536 = 529,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,272/529,536 = 529,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,272x = 529,536 × 529,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,272x = 280,408,375,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,408,375,296/247,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,007.79

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