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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,005 and 606,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,005 and 606,987 is: 1,325,275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,005 : 606,987 = 606,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,005/606,987 = 606,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,005x = 606,987 × 606,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,005x = 368,433,218,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,433,218,169/278,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,275.51

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