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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,068 and 607,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,068 and 607,128 is: 1,325,590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,068 : 607,128 = 607,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,068/607,128 = 607,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,068x = 607,128 × 607,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,068x = 368,604,408,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,604,408,384/278,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,590.89

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