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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,923 and 508,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,923 and 508,914 is: 1,044,652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,923 : 508,914 = 508,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,923/508,914 = 508,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,923x = 508,914 × 508,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,923x = 258,993,459,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,993,459,396/247,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,652.81

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