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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,553 and 430,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,553 and 430,608 is: 665,665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,553 : 430,608 = 430,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,553/430,608 = 430,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,553x = 430,608 × 430,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,553x = 185,423,249,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,423,249,664/278,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,665.96

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