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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,364 and 529,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,364 and 529,708 is: 1,134,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,364 : 529,708 = 529,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,364/529,708 = 529,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,364x = 529,708 × 529,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,364x = 280,590,565,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,590,565,264/247,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,322.56

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