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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,052 and 607,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,052 and 607,074 is: 1,325,431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,052 : 607,074 = 607,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,052/607,074 = 607,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,052x = 607,074 × 607,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,052x = 368,538,841,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,538,841,476/278,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,431.36

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