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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,060 and 605,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,060 and 605,960 is: 1,325,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,060 : 605,960 = 605,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,060/605,960 = 605,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,060x = 605,960 × 605,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,060x = 367,187,521,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,187,521,600/277,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,299.65

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