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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,036 and 595,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,036 and 595,440 is: 1,275,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,036 : 595,440 = 595,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,036/595,440 = 595,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,036x = 595,440 × 595,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,036x = 354,548,793,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,548,793,600/278,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,190.24

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