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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,515 and 539,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,515 and 539,472 is: 1,175,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,515 : 539,472 = 539,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,515/539,472 = 539,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,515x = 539,472 × 539,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,515x = 291,030,038,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,030,038,784/247,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,807.68

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