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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,874 and 430,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,874 and 430,902 is: 665,807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,874 : 430,902 = 430,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,874/430,902 = 430,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,874x = 430,902 × 430,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,874x = 185,676,533,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,676,533,604/278,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,807.98

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