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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,349 and 620,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,349 and 620,445 is: 1,382,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,349 : 620,445 = 620,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,349/620,445 = 620,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,349x = 620,445 × 620,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,349x = 384,951,998,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,951,998,025/278,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,983.23

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