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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,736 and 542,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,736 and 542,720 is: 1,188,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,736 : 542,720 = 542,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,736/542,720 = 542,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,736x = 542,720 × 542,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,736x = 294,544,998,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,544,998,400/247,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,947.10

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