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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,356 and 529,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,356 and 529,694 is: 1,134,299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,356 : 529,694 = 529,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,356/529,694 = 529,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,356x = 529,694 × 529,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,356x = 280,575,733,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,575,733,636/247,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,299.28

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