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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,512 and 539,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,512 and 539,466 is: 1,175,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,512 : 539,466 = 539,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,512/539,466 = 539,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,512x = 539,466 × 539,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,512x = 291,023,565,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,023,565,156/247,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,795.78

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