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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,976 and 605,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,976 and 605,184 is: 1,312,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,976 : 605,184 = 605,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,976/605,184 = 605,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,976x = 605,184 × 605,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,976x = 366,247,673,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,247,673,856/278,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,828.61

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