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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,644 and 542,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,644 and 542,756 is: 1,189,546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,644 : 542,756 = 542,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,644/542,756 = 542,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,644x = 542,756 × 542,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,644x = 294,584,075,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,584,075,536/247,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,546.59

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