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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,136 and 598,187.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,136 and 598,187.25 is: 1,286,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,136 : 598,187.25 = 598,187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,136/598,187.25 = 598,187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,136x = 598,187.25 × 598,187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,136x = 357,827,986,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,827,986,062.56/278,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,521.65

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