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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,526 and 424,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,526 and 424,317 is: 646,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,526 : 424,317 = 424,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,526/424,317 = 424,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,526x = 424,317 × 424,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,526x = 180,044,916,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,044,916,489/278,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,420.50

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