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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,564 and 424,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,564 and 424,376 is: 646,512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,564 : 424,376 = 424,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,564/424,376 = 424,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,564x = 424,376 × 424,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,564x = 180,094,989,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,094,989,376/278,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,512.07

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