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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,552 and 424,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,552 and 424,356 is: 646,478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,552 : 424,356 = 424,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,552/424,356 = 424,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,552x = 424,356 × 424,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,552x = 180,078,014,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,078,014,736/278,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,478.99

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