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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,280 and 440,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,280 and 440,760 is: 700,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,280 : 440,760 = 440,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,280/440,760 = 440,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,280x = 440,760 × 440,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,280x = 194,269,377,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,269,377,600/277,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,625.28

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