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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,904 and 599,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,904 and 599,740 is: 1,285,040.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,904 : 599,740 = 599,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,904/599,740 = 599,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,904x = 599,740 × 599,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,904x = 359,688,067,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,688,067,600/279,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,040.83

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