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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,065.50 and 607,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,065.50 and 607,101 is: 1,325,484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,065.50 : 607,101 = 607,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,065.50/607,101 = 607,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,065.50x = 607,101 × 607,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,065.50x = 368,571,624,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,571,624,201/278,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,484.91

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