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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,977 and 602,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,977 and 602,482 is: 1,310,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,977 : 602,482 = 602,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,977/602,482 = 602,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,977x = 602,482 × 602,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,977x = 362,984,560,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,984,560,324/276,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,522.39

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