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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,069 and 607,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,069 and 607,106 is: 1,325,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,069 : 607,106 = 607,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,069/607,106 = 607,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,069x = 607,106 × 607,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,069x = 368,577,695,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,577,695,236/278,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,490.06

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