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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,748 and 593,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,748 and 593,454 is: 1,263,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,748 : 593,454 = 593,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,748/593,454 = 593,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,748x = 593,454 × 593,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,748x = 352,187,650,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,187,650,116/278,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,462.52

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