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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,820 and 527,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,820 and 527,608 is: 1,123,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,820 : 527,608 = 527,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,820/527,608 = 527,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,820x = 527,608 × 527,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,820x = 278,370,201,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,370,201,664/247,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123,275.77

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