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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,268 and 372,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,268 and 372,786 is: 499,408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,268 : 372,786 = 372,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,268/372,786 = 372,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,268x = 372,786 × 372,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,268x = 138,969,401,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,969,401,796/278,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,408.49

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