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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,235 and 401,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,235 and 401,922 is: 580,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,235 : 401,922 = 401,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,235/401,922 = 401,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,235x = 401,922 × 401,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,235x = 161,541,294,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,541,294,084/278,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,593.00

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