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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,392 and 539,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,392 and 539,712 is: 1,177,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,392 : 539,712 = 539,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,392/539,712 = 539,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,392x = 539,712 × 539,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,392x = 291,289,042,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,289,042,944/247,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,439.22

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