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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,275 and 539,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,275 and 539,847 is: 1,178,585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,275 : 539,847 = 539,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,275/539,847 = 539,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,275x = 539,847 × 539,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,275x = 291,434,783,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,434,783,409/247,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,585.72

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