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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,324 and 596,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,324 and 596,001 is: 1,276,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,324 : 596,001 = 596,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,324/596,001 = 596,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,324x = 596,001 × 596,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,324x = 355,217,192,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,217,192,001/278,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,272.23

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