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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,622 and 406,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,622 and 406,254 is: 592,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,622 : 406,254 = 406,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,622/406,254 = 406,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,622x = 406,254 × 406,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,622x = 165,042,312,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,042,312,516/278,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,352.05

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