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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,907 and 537,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,907 and 537,030 is: 1,163,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,907 : 537,030 = 537,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,907/537,030 = 537,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,907x = 537,030 × 537,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,907x = 288,401,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,401,220,900/247,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,344.40

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