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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,902 and 510,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,902 and 510,476 is: 1,051,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,902 : 510,476 = 510,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,902/510,476 = 510,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,902x = 510,476 × 510,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,902x = 260,585,746,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,585,746,576/247,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,164.36

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