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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,856 and 543,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,856 and 543,232 is: 1,190,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,856 : 543,232 = 543,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,856/543,232 = 543,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,856x = 543,232 × 543,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,856x = 295,101,005,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,101,005,824/247,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,614.74

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