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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,444 and 539,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,444 and 539,048 is: 1,174,297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,444 : 539,048 = 539,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,444/539,048 = 539,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,444x = 539,048 × 539,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,444x = 290,572,746,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,572,746,304/247,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,297.00

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