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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,650 and 417,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,650 and 417,326 is: 625,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,650 : 417,326 = 417,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,650/417,326 = 417,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,650x = 417,326 × 417,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,650x = 174,160,990,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,160,990,276/278,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,017.01

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