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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,325 and 620,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,325 and 620,397 is: 1,382,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,325 : 620,397 = 620,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,325/620,397 = 620,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,325x = 620,397 × 620,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,325x = 384,892,437,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,892,437,609/278,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,888.49

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