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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,066 and 607,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,066 and 607,124 is: 1,325,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,066 : 607,124 = 607,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,066/607,124 = 607,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,066x = 607,124 × 607,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,066x = 368,599,551,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,599,551,376/278,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,582.96

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