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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,374 and 534,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,374 and 534,114 is: 1,153,224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,374 : 534,114 = 534,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,374/534,114 = 534,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,374x = 534,114 × 534,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,374x = 285,277,764,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,277,764,996/247,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,224.53

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