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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,488.13 and 418,344.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,488.13 and 418,344.75 is: 628,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,488.13 : 418,344.75 = 418,344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,488.13/418,344.75 = 418,344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,488.13x = 418,344.75 × 418,344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,488.13x = 175,012,329,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,012,329,852.56/278,488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,437.32

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