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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,152 and 598,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,152 and 598,236 is: 1,286,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,152 : 598,236 = 598,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,152/598,236 = 598,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,152x = 598,236 × 598,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,152x = 357,886,311,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,886,311,696/278,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,657.34

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