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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,450 and 606,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,450 and 606,897 is: 1,322,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,450 : 606,897 = 606,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,450/606,897 = 606,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,450x = 606,897 × 606,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,450x = 368,323,968,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,323,968,609/278,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,765.20

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