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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,032 and 595,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,032 and 595,432 is: 1,275,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,032 : 595,432 = 595,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,032/595,432 = 595,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,032x = 595,432 × 595,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,032x = 354,539,266,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,539,266,624/278,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,174.32

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