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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,001 and 605,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,001 and 605,898 is: 1,320,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,001 : 605,898 = 605,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,001/605,898 = 605,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,001x = 605,898 × 605,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,001x = 367,112,386,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,112,386,404/278,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,543.40

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