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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,012 and 460,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,012 and 460,152 is: 761,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,012 : 460,152 = 460,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,012/460,152 = 460,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,012x = 460,152 × 460,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,012x = 211,739,863,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,739,863,104/278,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,621.31

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