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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,601 and 419,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,601 and 419,928 is: 632,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,601 : 419,928 = 419,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,601/419,928 = 419,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,601x = 419,928 × 419,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,601x = 176,339,525,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,339,525,184/278,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,946.49

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