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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,292 and 440,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,292 and 440,778 is: 700,652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,292 : 440,778 = 440,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,292/440,778 = 440,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,292x = 440,778 × 440,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,292x = 194,285,245,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,285,245,284/277,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,652.18

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