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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,032 and 595,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,032 and 595,424 is: 1,275,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,032 : 595,424 = 595,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,032/595,424 = 595,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,032x = 595,424 × 595,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,032x = 354,529,739,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,529,739,776/278,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,140.06

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