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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,736.75 and 596,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,736.75 and 596,826 is: 1,277,912.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,736.75 : 596,826 = 596,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,736.75/596,826 = 596,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,736.75x = 596,826 × 596,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,736.75x = 356,201,274,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,201,274,276/278,736.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,912.85

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