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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,927.50 and 542,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,927.50 and 542,565 is: 1,187,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,927.50 : 542,565 = 542,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,927.50/542,565 = 542,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,927.50x = 542,565 × 542,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,927.50x = 294,376,779,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,376,779,225/247,927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,350.25

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