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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,646 and 593,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,646 and 593,256 is: 1,263,081.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,646 : 593,256 = 593,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,646/593,256 = 593,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,646x = 593,256 × 593,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,646x = 351,952,681,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,952,681,536/278,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,081.77

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