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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,314 and 595,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,314 and 595,982 is: 1,276,236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,314 : 595,982 = 595,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,314/595,982 = 595,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,314x = 595,982 × 595,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,314x = 355,194,544,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,194,544,324/278,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,236.71

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