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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,132 and 595,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,132 and 595,700 is: 1,280,467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,132 : 595,700 = 595,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,132/595,700 = 595,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,132x = 595,700 × 595,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,132x = 354,858,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,858,490,000/277,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,467.39

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