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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,275 and 597,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,275 and 597,804 is: 1,288,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,275 : 597,804 = 597,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,275/597,804 = 597,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,275x = 597,804 × 597,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,275x = 357,369,622,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,369,622,416/277,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,863.48

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