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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,566 and 424,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,566 and 424,379 is: 646,516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,566 : 424,379 = 424,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,566/424,379 = 424,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,566x = 424,379 × 424,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,566x = 180,097,535,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,097,535,641/278,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,516.57

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