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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,688 and 602,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,688 and 602,088 is: 1,300,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,688 : 602,088 = 602,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,688/602,088 = 602,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,688x = 602,088 × 602,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,688x = 362,509,959,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,509,959,744/278,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,773.48

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