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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,038 and 598,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,038 and 598,368 is: 1,292,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,038 : 598,368 = 598,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,038/598,368 = 598,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,038x = 598,368 × 598,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,038x = 358,044,263,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,044,263,424/277,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,401.27

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