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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,893.50 and 574,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,893.50 and 574,293 is: 1,182,574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,893.50 : 574,293 = 574,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,893.50/574,293 = 574,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,893.50x = 574,293 × 574,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,893.50x = 329,812,449,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,812,449,849/278,893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,574.89

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