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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,470 and 539,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,470 and 539,367 is: 1,175,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,470 : 539,367 = 539,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,470/539,367 = 539,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,470x = 539,367 × 539,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,470x = 290,916,760,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,916,760,689/247,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,563.75

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