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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,174 and 607,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,174 and 607,306 is: 1,325,862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,174 : 607,306 = 607,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,174/607,306 = 607,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,174x = 607,306 × 607,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,174x = 368,820,577,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,820,577,636/278,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,862.87

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