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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,116 and 608,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,116 and 608,502 is: 1,331,367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,116 : 608,502 = 608,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,116/608,502 = 608,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,116x = 608,502 × 608,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,116x = 370,274,684,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,274,684,004/278,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,367.79

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