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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,445 and 529,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,445 and 529,882 is: 1,134,696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,445 : 529,882 = 529,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,445/529,882 = 529,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,445x = 529,882 × 529,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,445x = 280,774,933,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,774,933,924/247,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,696.33

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