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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,872 and 543,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,872 and 543,264 is: 1,190,678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,872 : 543,264 = 543,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,872/543,264 = 543,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,872x = 543,264 × 543,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,872x = 295,135,773,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,135,773,696/247,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,678.15

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