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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,502 and 571,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,502 and 571,752 is: 1,173,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,502 : 571,752 = 571,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,502/571,752 = 571,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,502x = 571,752 × 571,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,502x = 326,900,349,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,900,349,504/278,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,780.98

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