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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,474 and 571,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,474 and 571,702 is: 1,173,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,474 : 571,702 = 571,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,474/571,702 = 571,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,474x = 571,702 × 571,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,474x = 326,843,176,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,843,176,804/278,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,693.69

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