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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,034 and 596,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,034 and 596,812 is: 1,285,707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,034 : 596,812 = 596,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,034/596,812 = 596,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,034x = 596,812 × 596,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,034x = 356,184,563,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,184,563,344/277,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,707.04

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