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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,294 and 602,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,294 and 602,868 is: 1,301,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,294 : 602,868 = 602,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,294/602,868 = 602,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,294x = 602,868 × 602,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,294x = 363,449,825,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,449,825,424/279,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,316.27

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