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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,186 and 600,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,186 and 600,718 is: 1,297,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,186 : 600,718 = 600,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,186/600,718 = 600,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,186x = 600,718 × 600,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,186x = 360,862,115,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,862,115,524/278,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,197.25

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