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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,452 and 448,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,452 and 448,350 is: 721,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,452 : 448,350 = 448,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,452/448,350 = 448,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,452x = 448,350 × 448,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,452x = 201,017,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,017,722,500/278,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,911.58

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