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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,046 and 611,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,046 and 611,388 is: 1,344,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,046 : 611,388 = 611,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,046/611,388 = 611,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,046x = 611,388 × 611,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,046x = 373,795,286,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,795,286,544/278,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344,364.91

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