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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,928 and 541,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,928 and 541,936 is: 1,184,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,928 : 541,936 = 541,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,928/541,936 = 541,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,928x = 541,936 × 541,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,928x = 293,694,628,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,694,628,096/247,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,596.45

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