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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,914 and 537,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,914 and 537,042 is: 1,163,363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,914 : 537,042 = 537,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,914/537,042 = 537,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,914x = 537,042 × 537,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,914x = 288,414,109,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,414,109,764/247,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,363.54

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