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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,674 and 542,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,674 and 542,812 is: 1,189,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,674 : 542,812 = 542,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,674/542,812 = 542,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,674x = 542,812 × 542,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,674x = 294,644,867,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,644,867,344/247,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,647.95

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