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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,040 and 565,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,040 and 565,904 is: 1,151,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,040 : 565,904 = 565,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,040/565,904 = 565,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,040x = 565,904 × 565,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,040x = 320,247,337,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,247,337,216/278,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,803.11

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