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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,734 and 535,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,734 and 535,212 is: 1,156,288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,734 : 535,212 = 535,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,734/535,212 = 535,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,734x = 535,212 × 535,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,734x = 286,451,884,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,451,884,944/247,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,288.14

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