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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,388 and 430,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,388 and 430,373 is: 665,333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,388 : 430,373 = 430,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,388/430,373 = 430,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,388x = 430,373 × 430,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,388x = 185,220,919,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,220,919,129/278,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,333.70

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