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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,909 and 604,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,909 and 604,026 is: 1,303,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,909 : 604,026 = 604,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,909/604,026 = 604,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,909x = 604,026 × 604,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,909x = 364,847,408,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,847,408,676/279,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,450.08

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