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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,635.50 and 430,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,635.50 and 430,506 is: 665,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,635.50 : 430,506 = 430,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,635.50/430,506 = 430,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,635.50x = 430,506 × 430,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,635.50x = 185,335,416,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,335,416,036/278,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,153.64

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