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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,084 and 405,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,084 and 405,254 is: 592,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,084 : 405,254 = 405,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,084/405,254 = 405,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,084x = 405,254 × 405,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,084x = 164,230,804,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,230,804,516/277,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,711.25

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