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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,446 and 529,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,446 and 529,884 is: 1,134,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,446 : 529,884 = 529,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,446/529,884 = 529,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,446x = 529,884 × 529,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,446x = 280,777,053,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,777,053,456/247,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,700.31

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