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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,936 and 541,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,936 and 541,952 is: 1,184,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,936 : 541,952 = 541,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,936/541,952 = 541,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,936x = 541,952 × 541,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,936x = 293,711,970,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,711,970,304/247,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,628.17

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