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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,030 and 597,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,030 and 597,800 is: 1,289,986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,030 : 597,800 = 597,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,030/597,800 = 597,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,030x = 597,800 × 597,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,030x = 357,364,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,364,840,000/277,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,986.07

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