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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,317 and 396,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,317 and 396,288 is: 566,298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,317 : 396,288 = 396,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,317/396,288 = 396,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,317x = 396,288 × 396,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,317x = 157,044,178,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,044,178,944/277,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,298.42

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