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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,194 and 599,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,194 and 599,580 is: 1,292,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,194 : 599,580 = 599,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,194/599,580 = 599,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,194x = 599,580 × 599,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,194x = 359,496,176,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,496,176,400/278,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,249.93

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