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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,447 and 529,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,447 and 529,886 is: 1,134,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,447 : 529,886 = 529,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,447/529,886 = 529,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,447x = 529,886 × 529,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,447x = 280,779,172,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,779,172,996/247,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,704.29

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