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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,122 and 598,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,122 and 598,524 is: 1,292,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,122 : 598,524 = 598,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,122/598,524 = 598,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,122x = 598,524 × 598,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,122x = 358,230,978,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,230,978,576/277,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,683.29

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