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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,712 and 527,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,712 and 527,392 is: 1,122,845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,712 : 527,392 = 527,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,712/527,392 = 527,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,712x = 527,392 × 527,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,712x = 278,142,321,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,142,321,664/247,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,845.57

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