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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,883 and 418,960.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,883 and 418,960.50 is: 629,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,883 : 418,960.50 = 418,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,883/418,960.50 = 418,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,883x = 418,960.50 × 418,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,883x = 175,527,900,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,527,900,560.25/278,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,396.20

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