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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,511 and 278,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,511 and 278,475 is: 603,437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,511 : 278,475 = 278,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,511/278,475 = 278,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,511x = 278,475 × 278,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,511x = 77,548,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,548,325,625/128,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,437.26

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