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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,855 and 443,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,855 and 443,190 is: 704,371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,855 : 443,190 = 443,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,855/443,190 = 443,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,855x = 443,190 × 443,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,855x = 196,417,376,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,417,376,100/278,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,371.00

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