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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,714 and 602,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,714 and 602,148 is: 1,300,911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,714 : 602,148 = 602,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,714/602,148 = 602,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,714x = 602,148 × 602,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,714x = 362,582,213,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,582,213,904/278,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,911.38

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