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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,804 and 593,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,804 and 593,572 is: 1,263,711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,804 : 593,572 = 593,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,804/593,572 = 593,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,804x = 593,572 × 593,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,804x = 352,327,719,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,327,719,184/278,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,711.13

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