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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,492 and 588,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,492 and 588,732 is: 1,244,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,492 : 588,732 = 588,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,492/588,732 = 588,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,492x = 588,732 × 588,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,492x = 346,605,367,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,605,367,824/278,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,579.26

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