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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,672 and 596,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,672 and 596,722 is: 1,277,764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,672 : 596,722 = 596,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,672/596,722 = 596,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,672x = 596,722 × 596,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,672x = 356,077,145,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,077,145,284/278,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,764.34

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