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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,808 and 593,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,808 and 593,580 is: 1,263,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,808 : 593,580 = 593,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,808/593,580 = 593,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,808x = 593,580 × 593,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,808x = 352,337,216,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,337,216,400/278,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,727.07

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