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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,940 and 592,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,940 and 592,764 is: 1,259,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,940 : 592,764 = 592,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,940/592,764 = 592,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,940x = 592,764 × 592,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,940x = 351,369,159,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,369,159,696/278,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,658.56

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