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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,045 and 607,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,045 and 607,058 is: 1,325,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,045 : 607,058 = 607,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,045/607,058 = 607,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,045x = 607,058 × 607,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,045x = 368,519,415,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,519,415,364/278,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,394.87

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