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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,979 and 607,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,979 and 607,716 is: 1,323,822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,979 : 607,716 = 607,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,979/607,716 = 607,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,979x = 607,716 × 607,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,979x = 369,318,736,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,318,736,656/278,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,822.71

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