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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,625 and 534,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,625 and 534,658 is: 1,154,403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,625 : 534,658 = 534,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,625/534,658 = 534,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,625x = 534,658 × 534,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,625x = 285,859,176,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,859,176,964/247,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154,403.54

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