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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,260 and 417,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,260 and 417,447 is: 626,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,260 : 417,447 = 417,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,260/417,447 = 417,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,260x = 417,447 × 417,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,260x = 174,261,997,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,261,997,809/278,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,256.01

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