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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,165.50 and 598,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,165.50 and 598,683 is: 1,293,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,165.50 : 598,683 = 598,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,165.50/598,683 = 598,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,165.50x = 598,683 × 598,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,165.50x = 358,421,334,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,421,334,489/277,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,167.20

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