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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,316 and 595,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,316 and 595,985 is: 1,276,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,316 : 595,985 = 595,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,316/595,985 = 595,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,316x = 595,985 × 595,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,316x = 355,198,120,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,198,120,225/278,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,240.39

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