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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,922 and 542,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,922 and 542,554 is: 1,187,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,922 : 542,554 = 542,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,922/542,554 = 542,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,922x = 542,554 × 542,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,922x = 294,364,842,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,364,842,916/247,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,328.45

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