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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,508 and 571,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,508 and 571,764 is: 1,173,804.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,508 : 571,764 = 571,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,508/571,764 = 571,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,508x = 571,764 × 571,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,508x = 326,914,071,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,914,071,696/278,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,804.96

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