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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,458 and 542,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,458 and 542,216 is: 1,188,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,458 : 542,216 = 542,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,458/542,216 = 542,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,458x = 542,216 × 542,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,458x = 293,998,190,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,998,190,656/247,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,073.09

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