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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,512 and 278,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,512 and 278,477 is: 603,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,512 : 278,477 = 278,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,512/278,477 = 278,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,512x = 278,477 × 278,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,512x = 77,549,439,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,549,439,529/128,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,441.23

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