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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,004 and 460,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,004 and 460,140 is: 761,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,004 : 460,140 = 460,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,004/460,140 = 460,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,004x = 460,140 × 460,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,004x = 211,728,819,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,728,819,600/278,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,603.50

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