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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,031 and 606,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,031 and 606,609 is: 1,328,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,031 : 606,609 = 606,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,031/606,609 = 606,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,031x = 606,609 × 606,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,031x = 367,974,478,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,974,478,881/277,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,279.07

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