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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,066.25 and 607,101.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,066.25 and 607,101.75 is: 1,325,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,066.25 : 607,101.75 = 607,101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,066.25/607,101.75 = 607,101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,066.25x = 607,101.75 × 607,101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,066.25x = 368,572,534,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,572,534,853.06/278,066.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,484.61

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