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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,536 and 541,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,536 and 541,440 is: 1,184,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,536 : 541,440 = 541,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,536/541,440 = 541,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,536x = 541,440 × 541,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,536x = 293,157,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,157,273,600/247,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,301.57

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