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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,735 and 411,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,735 and 411,540 is: 607,620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,735 : 411,540 = 411,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,735/411,540 = 411,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,735x = 411,540 × 411,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,735x = 169,365,171,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,365,171,600/278,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,620.76

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