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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,256 and 598,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,256 and 598,252 is: 1,290,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,256 : 598,252 = 598,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,256/598,252 = 598,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,256x = 598,252 × 598,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,256x = 357,905,455,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,905,455,504/277,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,884.44

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