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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,844 and 401,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,844 and 401,778 is: 585,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,844 : 401,778 = 401,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,844/401,778 = 401,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,844x = 401,778 × 401,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,844x = 161,425,561,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,425,561,284/275,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,205.99

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