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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,183 and 600,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,183 and 600,714 is: 1,297,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,183 : 600,714 = 600,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,183/600,714 = 600,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,183x = 600,714 × 600,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,183x = 360,857,309,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,857,309,796/278,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,193.97

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