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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,994 and 594,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,994 and 594,488 is: 1,266,751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,994 : 594,488 = 594,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,994/594,488 = 594,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,994x = 594,488 × 594,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,994x = 353,415,982,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,415,982,144/278,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,751.19

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