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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,575.88 and 601,485.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,575.88 and 601,485.75 is: 1,298,695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,575.88 : 601,485.75 = 601,485.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,575.88/601,485.75 = 601,485.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,575.88x = 601,485.75 × 601,485.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,575.88x = 361,785,107,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,785,107,453.06/278,575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,695.04

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