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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,616 and 406,246.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,616 and 406,246.50 is: 592,342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,616 : 406,246.50 = 406,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,616/406,246.50 = 406,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,616x = 406,246.50 × 406,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,616x = 165,036,218,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,036,218,762.25/278,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,342.93

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