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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,038.75 and 607,046.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,038.75 and 607,046.50 is: 1,325,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,038.75 : 607,046.50 = 607,046.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,038.75/607,046.50 = 607,046.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,038.75x = 607,046.50 × 607,046.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,038.75x = 368,505,453,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,505,453,162.25/278,038.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,374.44

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