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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,322 and 595,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,322 and 595,997 is: 1,276,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,322 : 595,997 = 595,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,322/595,997 = 595,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,322x = 595,997 × 595,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,322x = 355,212,424,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,212,424,009/278,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,264.27

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