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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,808 and 543,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,808 and 543,040 is: 1,190,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,808 : 543,040 = 543,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,808/543,040 = 543,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,808x = 543,040 × 543,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,808x = 294,892,441,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,892,441,600/247,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,003.72

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