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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,168 and 598,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,168 and 598,688 is: 1,293,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,168 : 598,688 = 598,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,168/598,688 = 598,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,168x = 598,688 × 598,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,168x = 358,427,321,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,427,321,344/277,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,177.14

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