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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,170 and 607,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,170 and 607,298 is: 1,325,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,170 : 607,298 = 607,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,170/607,298 = 607,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,170x = 607,298 × 607,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,170x = 368,810,860,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,810,860,804/278,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,847.00

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