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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,932 and 537,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,932 and 537,066 is: 1,163,383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,932 : 537,066 = 537,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,932/537,066 = 537,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,932x = 537,066 × 537,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,932x = 288,439,888,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,439,888,356/247,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,383.06

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