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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,820 and 593,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,820 and 593,604 is: 1,263,774.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,820 : 593,604 = 593,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,820/593,604 = 593,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,820x = 593,604 × 593,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,820x = 352,365,708,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,365,708,816/278,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,774.87

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