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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,322 and 459,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,322 and 459,292 is: 852,933.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,322 : 459,292 = 459,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,322/459,292 = 459,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,322x = 459,292 × 459,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,322x = 210,949,141,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,949,141,264/247,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,933.19

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