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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,869 and 535,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,869 and 535,101 is: 1,155,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,869 : 535,101 = 535,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,869/535,101 = 535,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,869x = 535,101 × 535,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,869x = 286,333,080,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,333,080,201/247,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,179.07

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