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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,092 and 592,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,092 and 592,092 is: 1,265,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,092 : 592,092 = 592,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,092/592,092 = 592,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,092x = 592,092 × 592,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,092x = 350,572,936,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,572,936,464/277,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,186.06

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