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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,360 and 542,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,360 and 542,063 is: 1,187,873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,360 : 542,063 = 542,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,360/542,063 = 542,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,360x = 542,063 × 542,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,360x = 293,832,295,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,832,295,969/247,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,873.12

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