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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,952 and 572,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,952 and 572,736 is: 1,175,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,952 : 572,736 = 572,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,952/572,736 = 572,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,952x = 572,736 × 572,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,952x = 328,026,525,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,026,525,696/278,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,924.62

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