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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,924 and 537,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,924 and 537,062 is: 1,163,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,924 : 537,062 = 537,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,924/537,062 = 537,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,924x = 537,062 × 537,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,924x = 288,435,591,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,435,591,844/247,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,403.27

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