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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,272 and 414,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,272 and 414,060 is: 618,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,272 : 414,060 = 414,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,272/414,060 = 414,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,272x = 414,060 × 414,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,272x = 171,445,683,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,445,683,600/277,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,330.32

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