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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,138.50 and 598,192.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,138.50 and 598,192.50 is: 1,286,532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,138.50 : 598,192.50 = 598,192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,138.50/598,192.50 = 598,192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,138.50x = 598,192.50 × 598,192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,138.50x = 357,834,267,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,834,267,056.25/278,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,532.67

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