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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,440 and 529,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,440 and 529,872 is: 1,134,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,440 : 529,872 = 529,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,440/529,872 = 529,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,440x = 529,872 × 529,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,440x = 280,764,336,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,764,336,384/247,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,676.43

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