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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,032 and 604,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,032 and 604,424 is: 1,309,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,032 : 604,424 = 604,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,032/604,424 = 604,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,032x = 604,424 × 604,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,032x = 365,328,371,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,328,371,776/279,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,270.52

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