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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,073 and 605,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,073 and 605,986 is: 1,325,351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,073 : 605,986 = 605,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,073/605,986 = 605,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,073x = 605,986 × 605,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,073x = 367,219,032,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,219,032,196/277,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,351.20

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