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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,785 and 541,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,785 and 541,083 is: 1,181,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,785 : 541,083 = 541,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,785/541,083 = 541,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,785x = 541,083 × 541,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,785x = 292,770,812,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,770,812,889/247,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,551.80

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