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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,926 and 510,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,926 and 510,524 is: 1,051,260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,926 : 510,524 = 510,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,926/510,524 = 510,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,926x = 510,524 × 510,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,926x = 260,634,754,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,634,754,576/247,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,260.27

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