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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,878 and 574,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,878 and 574,267 is: 1,182,533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,878 : 574,267 = 574,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,878/574,267 = 574,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,878x = 574,267 × 574,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,878x = 329,782,587,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,782,587,289/278,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,533.54

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