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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,234 and 440,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,234 and 440,735 is: 700,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,234 : 440,735 = 440,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,234/440,735 = 440,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,234x = 440,735 × 440,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,234x = 194,247,340,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,247,340,225/277,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,662.04

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